What were 19th century glazed jars used for?

These vessels served practical roles in domestic kitchens, merchant stores, and apothecary shops. Confit pots held preserved foods, while albarelos and pharmacy jugs contained dry drugs, herbs, and liquids. Larger terracotta and stoneware jars stored wine, oil, or vinegar. Decorative vases and urns functioned primarily as interior ornaments in homes.

How do I clean and care for antique pottery?

Dust these ceramic pieces gently with a dry, soft cloth to protect the aged glaze and surfaces. Avoid immersing porous terracotta or earthenware in water, especially if the body has unglazed areas or historic hairline fractures. Keep them away from direct heat sources and areas with high moisture fluctuations. Stable indoor environments preserve the integrity of both the clay and the historical glaze.

How can I tell a confit pot from an apothecary jar?

Confit pots feature wide mouths and sturdy handles, designed for kitchen storage and food preservation. Their bodies are usually terracotta with partial green or yellow glazes covering the upper sections. Apothecary jars, such as albarelos, display straight or slightly waisted cylindrical shapes without handles, often painted with drug labels or intricate polychrome designs suited for pharmacy shelves.

What is the difference between earthenware and stoneware?

Earthenware is fired at lower temperatures, resulting in a porous ceramic body that requires a glaze to hold liquids. It forms the foundation for confit pots and majolica ware. Stoneware is fired at much higher temperatures until the clay vitrifies into a dense, non-porous material. This creates sturdy vessels like salt-glazed vinegar barrels and heavy storage jugs.

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A 19th century glazed jar brings weight and utility to a room, offering tactile earthen surfaces shaped for preservation.

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Superb Quality Unusual Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase

From Unique Antiques by Emma Jade

£2,250

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Large Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience

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Large Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience

From Artsonline

£750

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Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

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Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

From Vanbrugh West Antiques Ltd

£2,950

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Pair of 19th C Tin Glazed Polychrome Jugs

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Pair of 19th C Tin Glazed Polychrome Jugs

From Mytton Antiques - Jerrard Nares

£145

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19th Century French Biot Jar – Provençal Terracotta Pot with Aged Patina

From Antiques Decorative (Sussex)

£850

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Apothecary Jar Mid 19th Century

From Jane Short Antiques

£275

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19th Century Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Vase / Lamp

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£1,800

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Chinese 19th Century Blue and White Crackleware Vases / Lamps

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£3,500

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19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

From Shackladys Antiques

£475

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C & a Painter Ship & Turtle Tavern Turtle Soup Jar

19th century

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C & a Painter Ship & Turtle Tavern Turtle Soup Jar

From Shaun King Antiques

£135

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Listings show these pieces span earthenware, terracotta, porcelain, and stoneware, with forms ranging from French confit pots to Chinese blue and white vases.

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French Confit Pot

From Arcadia Antiques

£165

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18th century

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French Salt Glazed Vinegar Barrel

From Graham Price Antiques Ltd.

£360

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Set of 25 French Confit Pots

From Mark Davis Antiques

£160

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A Fine 19th Century Alhambra-style Vase

From H & H Gallery

£12,500

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19th Century Glazed Jar

Superb Quality Unusual Large Antique 19th Century Japanese Imari Vase

Large Italian Majolica Albarello Pharmacy Wet Drug Jar 18th/19th-century Faience

Large Pair of French Faience Urns with Lids from 1860

Pair of 19th C Tin Glazed Polychrome Jugs

19th Century French Biot Jar – Provençal Terracotta Pot with Aged Patina

Apothecary Jar Mid 19th Century

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Crackle Ware Vase / Lamp

Chinese 19th Century Blue and White Crackleware Vases / Lamps

19th Century Chinese Blue and White Vase

C & a Painter Ship & Turtle Tavern Turtle Soup Jar

French Confit Pot

French Salt Glazed Vinegar Barrel

Set of 25 French Confit Pots

A Fine 19th Century Alhambra-style Vase

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