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Are apothecary jars airtight?

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Are apothecary jars airtight?
Yes, some apothecary jars may be airtight, depending on the craftsmanship. Some older apothecary jars have screw-top lids, and new styles feature a silicone or rubber seal to block out air. But not all apothecary jars were designed to be fully airtight. Browse a range of apothecary jars on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Continental European Terra Cotta Urn Shape Apothecary Spice Jars, Set of 4
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful set of large lidded urn shaped apothecary style spice jars, made from a low fired type of unglazed terracotta or earthenware.
Category

Early 20th Century European Other Jars

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark
Located in Pembroke, MA
The set of six (6) apothecary jars is priced at $4,500 ($750 for each jar), which we are willing to discount for larger sets.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Cenedese Rare Vintage Set of 5 Green Glass Apothecary Lidded Jars Murano Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Rare set of five Venetian Murano green colored / coloured glass Apothecary jars or urns with lids.
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Murano Glass

Set of Eleven Late 19th Century Italian Apothecary Jars
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Set of eleven late 19th Century Italian apothecary or herbalist's shop jars.
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 9 Apothecary Glass Jars, circa 1920's
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Set of nine vintage apothecary glass jars, circa 1920s.
Category

Vintage 1920s French Ceramics

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Italian Glass Apothecary Jars with Fruit Finials
Located in London, GB
Set of Four Italian Glass Apothecary Jars with Fruit Finials.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Glass

Materials

Glass

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