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What are apothecary bottles called?
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Apothecary bottles are sometimes called medicinal or drug jars. Apothecaries used ceramic jars in pharmacies, dispensaries, hospitals and monasteries during the Middle Ages. Previously, they stored herbs, spices and other ingredients to formulate medicine and remedies. Now they’re viewed as collector items. Browse a range of apothecary bottles and jars on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage Apothecary Bottle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Apothecary bottle in transparent blown glass from the 1920s.
Its retro shape gives it a lot of
Category
Early 20th Century French Bottles
Materials
Glass, Blown Glass
Georgian apothecary bottles
Located in Faversham, GB
A collection of eighteen Georgian apothecary bottles from a British museum with original contents
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Bottles
Materials
Gold Leaf
19th Century Crystal Apothecary Bottle with Stopper
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Crystal Apothecary bottle with stopper.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Bottles
Materials
Glass
French apothecary bottle / jar, 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
French apothecary bottle (or jar) with lid, in cobalt blue, from the first half of the 20th century
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bottles
Materials
Glass
19th Century Cut Crystal Apothecary Bottle with Stopper
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Cut Crystal Apothecary Bottle with Stopper.
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Bottles
Materials
Glass
Set of 4 Early 20th Century Labeled Glass Apothecary Bottles
Located in New York, NY
Set of 4 American Victorian (early 20th Century) glass apothecary bottles with circular glass
Category
20th Century American Victorian Bottles
Materials
Glass
