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What is an apothecary jar?
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In countries where apothecaries are still in use, apothecary jars are small covered containers (usually porcelain or clay) used to house and store medicines. In other countries, they're used for spices, grains, or candies.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Set of Five English Lidded Glass Apothecary Jars
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A set of five glass apothecary jars with ball lids, hand-blown in England. Marked by the glassmaker
Category
Antique 19th Century English Other Glass
Materials
Glass
Rare Cenedese Amber 'Corroso' Glass Apothecary Jar with Lid Murano, Italy
By Cenedese
Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern
Venetian Murano amber colored / coloured glass Apothecary jar or urn with lid with an acid etched
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
French Louis-Philippe Period 1840s Glass Apothecary Jars with Latin Labels
Located in Atlanta, GA
Six French glass apothecary lidded jars from the mid-19th century, priced and sold individually
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Jars
Materials
Glass
Beautiful Glass Apothecary Jar - price per piece
Located in Brussels, BE
Cut-glass top and blown glass jar beautiful quality.
Multiple available
Category
20th Century European Jars
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Urn shaped faceted form. Lids with cut
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass, Cut Glass
French Glass Apothecary Jars, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French blown glass lidded apothecary or candy jars. Smooth urn shaped form with domed
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Glass
Materials
Blown Glass
