Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 16

Antique 19th Century Victoria BC Take Home Apothecary Jar Set

About the Item

Here is a wonderful Antique Take Home Apothecary Jar Set with original box and locking key. This set is from WM. Jackson & Co. druggists who were local to Victoria BC. Dr. William Jackson, a physician at the Marine Hospital in Victoria West, opened the pharmacy on Government St. After he died in 1890, his sons William Jr. and Frederick took over the business. and carried on the pharmacy on Government St. in the late 1800s. The set consists of three jars labeled White Lilac, Heliotrope and Apple Blossom. The last jar does have a small chip as seen in the pictures. There is also one divider in the box that is missing as seen in the pictures. Comes complete with original spring loaded leather box with original key. Box opens and closes well and is in very good condition. Measures approx. 6.5”W x 2.75”D x 3.75”H. A wonderful piece of local Victoria, BC pharmacy history.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Width: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Depth: 2.75 in (6.99 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Victoria, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8397239792432
More From This SellerView All
  • Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar
    Located in Victoria, BC
    Here is a beautiful, rare and large Antique Italian Murano Glass Pharmacy Apothecary Jar. Elaborately hand painted and gilt on a clear Murano glass...
    Category

    Antique Early 1900s Italian Jars

    Materials

    Art Glass

  • Set of 3 French Pewter and Porcelain Apothecary Jars
    Located in Victoria, BC
    Here is a lovely set of 3 French Pewter and Porcelain Apothecary Jars. These are larger jars ranging from 7-10” in height. Each jar features a pewter base and lid housing a quality p...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s French Jars

    Materials

    Pewter

  • Large French Apothecary Jar Digitalis
    By Limoges
    Located in Victoria, BC
    Here is a beautiful and large French apothecary jar by Limoges. It features an intricate painted design and was for storing “Digitalis”, a genus...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s French Jars

    Materials

    Porcelain

  • Vintage Longchamp Porcelain Apothecary Set
    Located in Victoria, BC
    This set of three original Longchamp vintage porcelain apothecary jars are in excellent condition. Longchamp was established in Burgundy, France, in ...
    Category

    Vintage 1960s French Jars

    Materials

    Porcelain

  • Very Large 19th Century Murano Glass Gold Italian Apothecary Jar 24 Inches
    Located in Victoria, BC
    Here is a rare and very Large late 19th Century Murano Gold Glass Hand Painted Italian Apothecary Jar. Translated to "Ancient Pharmacy of the Discalced Carmelites Dulcam". A large ph...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century Italian Glass

    Materials

    Murano Glass

  • French 19th Century Copper Wine Measure 'Demi Hectolitre, 50 Litres'
    Located in Victoria, BC
    Here is a lovely antique French Demi Hectolitre copper container for wine. Has a capacity of half an hectolitre, which is approximately 50 liters. This type of container is specifica...
    Category

    Antique 1850s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

    Materials

    Brass, Copper

You May Also Like
  • Set of 2 Antique 19th Century French Glass Apothecary Jars
    Located in Pearland, TX
    Set of two antique 19th Century French apothecary jars, retaining their original Latin labels, "Pulv. Ipecac. R." and "Alumen Exsic". These jars are wonderful decorative, historical,...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century French Jars

    Materials

    Blown Glass

  • Set of 4 Apothecary Jars, Mid-19th Century
    Located in Doylestown, PA
    A set of 4 mid-19th century apothecary jars with lids, hand-blown with paper labels and polished pontil marks on the base.
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century French Early Victorian Glass

    Materials

    Blown Glass

  • Vintage Apothecary Jars, c. 19th Century
    Located in Napa, CA
    Vintage glass apothecary jars from France, circa 19th century. Various sizes available, please inquire. (Each sold separately $50 to $250 each). Vintage condition.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Glass

    Materials

    Other

  • Set of 3 Antique 19th Century French Faience Albarello Apothecary Jars
    Located in Pearland, TX
    A superb set of three 19th-Century French faience lidded apothecary or pharmacy jars. These fine jars are hand painted with fish, foliage, a garland of flowers and bow, and Latin med...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars

    Materials

    Faience

  • Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
    Located in Winter Park, FL
    A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. Some of the gilt paint has rubbed off the ...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

    Materials

    Porcelain

  • Set of Four 19th Century French Apothecary Jars
    Located in Winter Park, FL
    A set of four 19th century French Limoges style porcelain lidded apothecary jars with elegant hand painted floral decoration and lettering. One jar has a pharmacy label on the revers...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century French Beaux Arts Jars

    Materials

    Porcelain

Recently Viewed

View All