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What are apothecary jars used for?
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Apothecary jars were historically used for storing medicine and pharmaceuticals. The jars were made out of glass, wood, metal or ceramics. Today, the jars are an excellent addition to add some flair to your home décor. You’ll find a variety of apothecary jars from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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French Apothecary Jar with Lid
Located in Houston, TX
The jar maintains its original painted label in a beautiful orange and gold patina. While the jar is now empty the label translates from the French word Chiendent to Quackgrass in En...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Paint
19th Century French Apothecary Jar Lamps-A Pair
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Based on their design and the historical context of similar apothecary jars, these French apothecary jars likely date from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
Category
20th Century French French Provincial Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic
Set of 10 French Hand Painted Porcelain Apothecary Jars, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
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This wonderful set of 10 French apothecary jars would make wonderful additions to a kitchen, either as decorative objects or as functional spice holder...
Category
20th Century French Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Set of 10 French Hand Painted Porcelain Apothecary Jars, 1900s
Located in Dallas, TX
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This wonderful set of 10 French apothecary jars would make wonderful additions to a kitchen, either as decorative objects or as functional spice holder...
Category
20th Century French Jars
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark
Located in Pembroke, MA
A beautiful and rare set of six (6) high-quality hand painted French apothecary jars, each with a different label, painted in a Régence style in blue and yellow, with separate domed ...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Jars
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century Rare Ceramic Apothecary Jar with its Lid
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This fabulous antique French apothecary jar, with its tightly fitting lid and pedestal base, has been beautifully hand-painted with a rural, provençal scene embellished with simple f...
Category
Antique 19th Century French Jars
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Paint
$1,248 Sale Price
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