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Large Mid-Century Glass 'Carboy' Pharmacy Display

About the Item

Large Mid-Century glass 'Carboy' pharmacy display jar from an apothecary or chemist's shop in France. The carboys are often filled with coloured water - (food coloring) - which was the traditional method of display in the window of the pharmacy shop.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 13 in (33 cm)Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
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  • Seller Location:
    Tetbury, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA60307691stDibs: LU4256236985062
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