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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.
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Vintage apothecary bottle
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Blown glass apothecary bottle dating from the 1950s.
Its retro shape gives it a lot of elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bottles
Materials
Metal
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
$2,056 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
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
Pair of early 20th century French apothecary bottles, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of early, very decorative, 20th century French apothecary bottles from ca 1930s with green
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bottles
Materials
Metal
13 antique blue glass apothecary bottles
Located in Budleigh Salterton, GB
Good collection of 13 blue glass apothecary bottles
French circa 1900 with original glass and
Category
Early 20th Century French Glass
Materials
Glass
