What is an antique snuff bottle?

Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.

Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Victorian Apothecary Jar

Apothecary Vase

Victorian Medicine

Apothecary Store

Antique Vintage Victorian Original Brown Apothecary Medicine Chemist Bottle Jar

$537

H 7.88 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in

Antique Vintage Victorian Original Brown Apothecary Medicine Chemist Bottle Jar

Located in Sale, GB

- A beautiful brown glass Victorian chemist bottle, circa 1900. - Excellent glass and gilt lettered

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Early 20th Century British Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

$180 / set

H 7.09 in Dm 3.35 in

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

This is an antique glass medicine bottle from the early Showa period. A precious, unused item. It

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

$1,950

H 10.5 in Dm 5.5 in

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

19th century Thailand Sukhothai medicine bottle recovered from ship wreck. Vertical rib decorative

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19th Century Thai Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

$1,950

H 10 in Dm 5.5 in

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

19th century Thailand Sukhothai medicine bottle recovered from ship wreck. Vertical rib decorative

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19th Century Thai Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

$1,950

H 13 in Dm 4.5 in

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

19th century Thailand Sukhothai medicine bottle recovered from ship wreck. Vertical rib decorative

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19th Century Thai Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

$1,950 / item

H 10.5 in Dm 5 in

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

Located in New York, NY

19th century Thailand Sukhothai medicine bottle recovered from ship wreck. Vertical rib decorative

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19th Century Thai Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle

$673

H 9.45 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle

Located in Sale, GB

. Apothecary is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses medicines to physicians

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Early 1900s British Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Pottery

Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders

$2,360Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 7.09 in Dm 3.35 in

Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders

Located in Haarlem, NL

A set of nine 19th century Victorian treen turned boxwood medicine bottle holders. These

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass, Boxwood

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Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles

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H 2.25 in W 0.75 in D 0.75 in

Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles

Located in Chicago, IL

A set of four petite medicine vials of hand-blown glass from an early 20th-century Chinese

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Blown Glass

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

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H 8.67 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous trio of highly collectable Bristol Blue Victorian chemist bottles, circa 1900. - All

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Early 20th Century British Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Four Italian Medicine Bottles, Early 1900s

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H 7.88 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Four Italian Medicine Bottles, Early 1900s

Located in Florence, Tuscany

Four Italian medicine bottles found in Umbria from the early 1900s. Each bottle has a beautiful

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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Vintage Pharmacy Medicine Display Bottle c.1940

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H 21 in W 9 in D 6 in

Vintage Pharmacy Medicine Display Bottle c.1940

Located in San Francisco, CA

ABOUT An oversize vintage pharmacy medicine display bottle with original label and Bakelite screw

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Chrome, Wire

1910-1919 Bakelite Expedition Burroughs Wellcome & Co London Medicine Bottles

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H 4.53 in W 1.46 in D 1.46 in

1910-1919 Bakelite Expedition Burroughs Wellcome & Co London Medicine Bottles

Located in Haarlem, NL

Fourteen black Bakelite Burroughs Wellcome & Co of London medicine bottles. Medicine bottles like

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Early 1900s British Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Bakelite

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Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

$4,080 / set

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Title: Rare antique set of 10 pharmacy bottles apothecary glass with gold leaf Description: Beautiful set of ten pharmaceutical bottles, circa 1900 originally from a chemists in Nor...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bristol Chemist Bottles

$680

H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 2.37 in

Pair of Bristol Chemist Bottles

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Pair of English Bristol blue chemist bottles / jars. Very good condition, no chips or cracks. Circa 1920s.

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20th Century English Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

$4,080 / set

H 8.27 in Dm 3.94 in

Rare Antique Set of 10 Pharmacy Bottles Apothecary Glass with Gold Leaf

Located in Belfast, Northern Ireland

Title: Rare antique set of 10 pharmacy bottles apothecary glass with gold leaf Beautiful set of ten pharmaceutical bottles, circa 1900 originally from a chemists in Northern Irel...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

Pair of Bristol Chemist Bottles

$680

H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in

Pair of Bristol Chemist Bottles

Located in Haywards Heath, GB

Pair of English Bristol blue chemist bottles / jars. No cracks or chips. Circa 1900.

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20th Century English Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

Materials

Glass

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Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique medicine bottles bottles available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique medicine bottles bottles was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. Antique medicine bottles bottles have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique medicine bottles bottles made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Antique medicine bottles bottles have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Thompson & Capper are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles?

Prices for antique medicine bottles bottles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique medicine bottles bottles begin at $275 and can go as high as $28,601, while the average can fetch as much as $2,611.

Questions About Antique Medicine Bottles Bottles

What is an antique snuff bottle?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Snuff bottles were used in China in the early 18th century. The bottle contained powdered tobacco, which was illegal to smoke, but was considered a remedy for colds and headaches and was therefore allowed in bottles in powdered form. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic snuff bottles from some of the world’s top sellers.