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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 and character.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Bottles
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage Clear Glass Apothecary Bottle with Ground Stopper
Located in Seattle, WA
A vintage clear glass apothecary bottle featuring a rounded cylindrical form and fitted ground glass stopper.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Glass
Pair of early 20th century French apothecary bottles, ca 1930s
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Pair of early, very decorative, 20th century French apothecary bottles from ca 1930s with green metal tops.
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Bottles
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Apothecary Bottle - AMMON. HYDRIC. SOL
Located in Bern, BE
Large amber glass Ammonium Hydric Solution Apothecary Bottle.
Early to Mid 20th Century Apothecary Bottle - AMMON.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Glass
