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Glass Gelatine Apothecary Jar and Cover C1880
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Glass Gelatine Apothecary Jar and Cover C1880

19th century
Description

This very decorative ANTIQUE GLASS APOTHECARY JAR AND COVER dates from circa 1880. It is reverse painted and bears the name ‘GELATINE’ in gilt.

The JAR retains its original gilded glass cover which remains bright and glowing. There is a good pontil mark to the base.

The condition is good. There are no cracks. There is some wear to the blue ground in the centre of the cartouche.

Height: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Apothecary Jar to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Check ID 07963705
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE VICTORIAN ERA:
Rough pontil scar on the base: hand-blown glass technique of the period.
Reverse-painted cartouche with gilt lettering: standard Victorian chemist shopfitting design.
Natural flaking to the blue paint layer: typical ageing of early adhesives.
Original hollow blown glass cover: gilded finish matching the period style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA994815
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Description
This very decorative ANTIQUE GLASS APOTHECARY JAR AND COVER dates from circa 1880. It is reverse painted and bears the name ‘GELATINE’ in gilt.

The JAR retains its original gilded glass cover which remains bright and glowing. There is a good pontil mark to the base.

The condition is good. There are no cracks. There is some wear to the blue ground in the centre of the cartouche.

Height: 11.25 inches (28.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Shaun King Antiques has dated this Victorian Glass Apothecary Jar to the Victorian era.

Independent Date Report ID 07963705
Dealer's Item DateVictorian era
Sellingantiques datingVictorian era
Sellingantiques agingItem 125-160 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the Victorian era:
Rough pontil scar on the base: hand-blown glass technique of the period.
Reverse-painted cartouche with gilt lettering: standard Victorian chemist shopfitting design.
Natural flaking to the blue paint layer: typical ageing of early adhesives.
Original hollow blown glass cover: gilded finish matching the period style.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
28.5cm (11.22")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Reference Numbers
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SA994815
Shaun King Antiques
Shaun King Antiques
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Third generation antiques dealer selling a wide range of large and small antiques pre 1920.

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A nineteenth-century clear glass apothecary jar featuring a domed brass lid and an ornate gilded blue and green label inscribed with Gelatine.
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Archive I A nineteenth-century clear glass apothecary jar featuring a domed brass lid and an ornate gilded blue and green label inscribed with Gelatine.

Glass Gelatine Apothecary Jar and Cover C1880

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A nineteenth-century clear glass apothecary jar featuring a domed brass lid and an ornate gilded blue and green label inscribed with Gelatine.
GLASS GELATINE APOTHECARY JAR AND COVER c1880
Ref: SA994815
A nineteenth-century clear glass apothecary jar featuring a domed brass lid and an ornate gilded blue and green label inscribed with Gelatine.
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  • ObjectApothecary Jars
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlass, Brass, Enamel
  • ColourClear and Gold
  • MotifsReverse-glass gilded label, Brass domed lid, Cylindrical glass body, Scrollwork cartouche
  • SizeH 28.5 cm (11 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This Victorian apothecary jar and cover takes the form of a clear glass cylindrical body topped with a domed brass lid. Dating from circa 1880, the piece exhibits a reverse-glass gilded label shaped as an ornate scrollwork cartouche in blue, green, and red enamel with gold accents, reading "GELATINE" through the centre. Visible details include wear to the blue ground within the cartouche, along with a good pontil mark to the base and a bright, glowing finish on the lid. The glass jar stands 28.5 cm high, 13 cm wide, and 13 cm deep. In a home today, this piece works well displayed on a sideboard top in a gentleman's library or study.

FAQs

During the nineteenth century, apothecaries and pharmacists used glass jars to store dry herbs, chemicals, and pharmaceutical preparations. Jars crafted for shop counter display often featured decorative gilded cartouches and reverse-painted glass labels to identify contents clearly to customers.

Victorian apothecary jars were primarily constructed from clear or amber mouth-blown glass, fitted with ground glass stoppers or stamped brass covers. Decorative labels were commonly applied using gold leaf gilding, oil enamels, or under-glass painted transfers.

Authentic pieces typically show hand-blown glass features such as minor air bubbles, slight asymmetrical thickness, pontil scars on the base, and age-appropriate surface wear. Genuine labels often exhibit fine crazing or minor paint loss consistent with historical shop use.

Apothecary jars serve as striking decorative objects when placed on library shelving, bathroom counters, or kitchen sideboards. Grouping vessels of varying heights creates an engaging display that adds historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Clean glass surfaces gently with a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding direct contact with painted or gilded exterior labels. Water and chemical solvents should not be applied over delicate reverse-painted glass or gold leaf details to prevent peeling and oxidisation.
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