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XL Antique Victorian Reverse Painted Glass Apothecary Rhubard Chemist Jar. c1890
XL Antique Victorian Reverse Painted Glass Apothecary Rhubard Chemist Jar. c1890

XL Antique Victorian Reverse Painted Glass Apothecary Rhubard Chemist Jar. c1890

Located in London, GB

An exceptional late 19th Century glass pharmacists jar made by Lynch & Co, London. c.1890. The hand blown chemists jar features a finely executed reverse‑painted and gilt cartouche,...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

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Metal

Antique Victorian Hand Painted Glass Apothecary Sulphur Chemist Jar. c.1890
Antique Victorian Hand Painted Glass Apothecary Sulphur Chemist Jar. c.1890

Antique Victorian Hand Painted Glass Apothecary Sulphur Chemist Jar. c.1890

Located in London, GB

A Victorian glass sulphur apothecary jar, c.1890. Once used to store sulphur in a working pharmacy, this is a remarkable survivor, retaining its vibrant internally reverse‑painted s...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

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Metal

14 LARGE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ITALIAN APOTHECARY HABERDASHERY CHEMIST CERAMIC JARS
14 LARGE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ITALIAN APOTHECARY HABERDASHERY CHEMIST CERAMIC JARS

14 LARGE ORIGINAL ANTiQUE ITALIAN APOTHECARY HABERDASHERY CHEMIST CERAMIC JARS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite suite of 14 extra large Antique Italian Circa 1900-1910 Apothecary Haberdashery ce...

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Early 1900s Italian Edwardian Antique Chemist Jars

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Ceramic

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise
Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have wonderful decorative late 19th century pharmacist hand blown display/dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted, with an off white ground an...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Antique Vintage Victorian Original Brown Apothecary Medicine Chemist Bottle Jar
Antique Vintage Victorian Original Brown Apothecary Medicine Chemist Bottle Jar

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 and painted plaque to the front and with original glass stopper. - The fine white...

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Early 20th Century British Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars
Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars

Set of 5 Large Moss Green Glass Chemist or Pharmacy Jars

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A set of 5 large moss green glass chemist or pharmacy jars  These are wonderful attractive jars from the mid 19th Century, they have been hand blown and labeled Worm Powders, Teet...

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Mid-19th Century Folk Art Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Cut Glass

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Antique apothecary jar, chemist jar
Antique apothecary jar, chemist jar

Antique apothecary jar, chemist jar

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H 25.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique apothecary jar, chemist jar

Located in Maidstone, GB

Original chemist display jars.

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19th Century Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Glass

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar
Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

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H 25.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

Located in Maidstone, GB

Original chemist display jars.

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19th Century Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Glass

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar
Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

Antique Apothecary jar, chemist jar

Located in Maidstone, GB

Original chemist display jars.

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19th Century Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Glass

Large Collection of 48 19th Century French Glass Apothecary Chemist Jars
Large Collection of 48 19th Century French Glass Apothecary Chemist Jars

Large Collection of 48 19th Century French Glass Apothecary Chemist Jars

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

LARGE COLLECTION OF 48 19TH CENTURY FRENCH GLASS APOTHECARY CHEMIST JARS FINE COLLECTION OF 48 APOTHCARY JARS CIRCA 1860 SOME FILLED WITH DECORATIVE COLOURED STONES AND ELEMENTS TO...

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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

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Blown Glass

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display
3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

3 Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display   These superb large jars are hand blown clear glass, they would have stood on a top shelf of the chemist shop Th...

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Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Chemist Jars

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Blown Glass

Trio of Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display
Trio of Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

Trio of Very Large Antique Apothecary or Old Chemist Jars Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A trio of very large antique apothecary or old chemist jars shop display  These superb very large jars would have stood on a top shelf of the chemist shop, they were intended as d...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Chemist Jars

Pair of Very Large Amber Glass Chemist Jars, Large Stoppers
Pair of Very Large Amber Glass Chemist Jars, Large Stoppers

Pair of Very Large Amber Glass Chemist Jars, Large Stoppers

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

These very attractive jars they date from, circa 1900, one has Aqua Rosæ written on it, the other has Nux Myrist, the writing is set on gold in a shield shape The Jars are in very g...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

Collection of Three Very Large Apothecary or Old Boots Chemist Jars Shop Display
Collection of Three Very Large Apothecary or Old Boots Chemist Jars Shop Display

Collection of Three Very Large Apothecary or Old Boots Chemist Jars Shop Display

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

These superb very large jars would have stood on a top shelf of the chemist shop, they were intended as display rather than for everyday use The jars have gold writing on their de...

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Late 19th Century English Industrial Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

Pair Oversized Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise
Pair Oversized Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Pair Oversized Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have wonderful decorative pair of late 19th century pharmacist hand blown display/dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jars are reverse painted by hand, with a ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise
Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have wonderful decorative late 19th century pharmacist hand blown display/dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a orange gro...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise
Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have wonderful decorative late 19th century pharmacist hand blown display or dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a mottle ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise
Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Oversized 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Species Dispensing Jar Verre Eglomise

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have wonderful decorative late 19th century pharmacist hand blown display or dispensing glass jar, of large proportions. The jar is reverse painted by hand, with a peach g...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass, Paint

Large Old Pharmacy/Chemist Trade Sign
Large Old Pharmacy/Chemist Trade Sign

Large Old Pharmacy/Chemist Trade Sign

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large scale wood trade sign with old original paint and original wrought iron bracket.

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Wood

Large 19th Century Chemist Species Display Dispensing Jar Pharmacy Apothecary
Large 19th Century Chemist Species Display Dispensing Jar Pharmacy Apothecary

Large 19th Century Chemist Species Display Dispensing Jar Pharmacy Apothecary

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Here we have a large hand blown late 19th century chemist display species jar. The majority of the reverse painted ground is missing, the gilt label still is visible and reads Rim...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

Late 19th C Pair of Victorian Chemist Apothecary Species Jars Reverse Painted
Late 19th C Pair of Victorian Chemist Apothecary Species Jars Reverse Painted

Late 19th C Pair of Victorian Chemist Apothecary Species Jars Reverse Painted

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A highly decorative pair of reserve painted pharmacy dry storage jars. Both jars with painted steel lids, the jars with pontil marks to the base as one would expect for hand blow...

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Late 19th Century English Antique Chemist Jars

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Blown Glass

Early 20th Century French Glass Chemist Apothecary Pharmacy Dry Dispensing Jars
Early 20th Century French Glass Chemist Apothecary Pharmacy Dry Dispensing Jars

Early 20th Century French Glass Chemist Apothecary Pharmacy Dry Dispensing Jars

Located in Lowestoft, GB

A collection of twelve oversized hand blown glass dispensing jars, these would off original been housed in a pharmacy/chemist.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Chemist Jars

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Blown Glass

English Staffordshire Transfer Printed Chemists Toothpaste Pot, circa 1880
English Staffordshire Transfer Printed Chemists Toothpaste Pot, circa 1880

English Staffordshire Transfer Printed Chemists Toothpaste Pot, circa 1880

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Before toothpaste was packaged in tubes, English chemists mixed and sold dental compounds in these fabulous ceramic advertising pots. This 19th century Staffordshire transfer printed...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

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Ceramic

19th Century Seven Crimson Pharmacy Apothecary Chemist Dispensing Jars
19th Century Seven Crimson Pharmacy Apothecary Chemist Dispensing Jars

19th Century Seven Crimson Pharmacy Apothecary Chemist Dispensing Jars

Located in Lowestoft, GB

Rare collection of seven crimson red stoneware and glazed dispensing jars with hand painting gilt labels These where made by Mottershead & Co of Manchester Established 1790 ci...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

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Stoneware

Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist
Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist

Antique Green Glass Poison Bottle Jar Skull Crossbones Apothecary Chemist

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

A rare antique or vintage green glass poison bottle in large size with relief skull & crossbones. Great decoration piece or flower vase.

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Early 20th Century German Industrial Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Glass

Glass Chemist Jar
Glass Chemist Jar

Glass Chemist Jar

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H 34 in Dm 12 in

Glass Chemist Jar

Located in New York, NY

Extra-Large Glass Chemist Jar, English circa 1890 (for decorative purposes)

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19th Century English Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

Huge 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Jar Shop Display Advertising
Huge 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Jar Shop Display Advertising

Huge 19th Century Chemist Apothecary Jar Shop Display Advertising

Located in Tadcaster, GB

This is a superb example of a late 19th century chemist advertising jar. It is a massive size made entirely of thick glass.

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Chemist Jars

Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles circa 1880
Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles circa 1880

Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles circa 1880

Located in Glamis, Angus

A very rare collection of 7 Victorian era Apothecary / Chemist bottles with remains of the original contents. All bottles have stoppers although I can't guarantee they are all origin...

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19th Century English Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles with Labels circa 1880
Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles with Labels circa 1880

Collection of 7 Victorian Era Apothecary / Chemist Bottles with Labels circa 1880

Located in Glamis, Angus

A very rare collection of 7 Victorian era Apothecary / Chemist bottles with remains of the original labels. All bottles have stoppers although I can't guarantee they are all original...

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19th Century British Antique Chemist Jars

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Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary
Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Pair of Art Deco Murano Smoked Glass Wall Sconces, Italy Contemporary

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Art Deco style Murano smoked glass wall lights, contemporary Smoked / fume color and horizontal striation texture Black opaline finial and brass accents Art Deco inspired de...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Brass

Set Of Four Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars
Set Of Four Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars

Set Of Four Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars

$2,025 / set

H 10.75 in W 5 in D 5 in

Set Of Four Cobalt Blue Glass Apothecary Jars

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Set of Four Apothecary Jars. It depicts four cylindrical cobalt blue glass apothecary lidded jars. Each one labeled with their respective names- R.Altea.CT, G.Mirra, R.Genc...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Antique Chemist Jars

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Glass

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

"Marchand" Scalloped Walnut Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...

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2010s Vietnamese Antique Chemist Jars

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Oak

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet -  86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet -  86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in P...

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21st Century and Contemporary Antique Chemist Jars

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Velvet

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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1720s Spanish Baroque Antique Chemist Jars

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Giltwood, Paint

Mid-20th Century French Apothecary or Pharmacy Jars, Set of 14
Mid-20th Century French Apothecary or Pharmacy Jars, Set of 14

Mid-20th Century French Apothecary or Pharmacy Jars, Set of 14

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a bathroom, vanity, or powder room with this elegant collection of fourteen apothecary containers. Crafted in France circa 1960, each clear glass jar features its original l...

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Mid-20th Century French Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Glass

Set of 5 herbalist pharmacy ceramic jars, Italy 1890.
Set of 5 herbalist pharmacy ceramic jars, Italy 1890.

Set of 5 herbalist pharmacy ceramic jars, Italy 1890.

Located in Milan, IT

Set of five large apothecary-herbalist jars in white ceramic with cobalt blue decorations, to contain Mallow, Lobelia, Vervain, Rue, Burdock of neoclassical taste. The handle of the ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chemist Jars

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Ceramic

Continental European Terra Cotta Urn Shape Apothecary Spice Jars, Set of 4
Continental European Terra Cotta Urn Shape Apothecary Spice Jars, Set of 4

Continental European Terra Cotta Urn Shape Apothecary Spice Jars, Set of 4

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful set of large lidded urn shaped apothecary style spice jars, made from a low fired type of unglazed terracotta or earthenware. These jars have loads of character and pre...

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Early 20th Century European Other Antique Chemist Jars

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Ceramic, Paint

A group of 7 herbalist pharmacy wooden jars, Italy 1870.
A group of 7 herbalist pharmacy wooden jars, Italy 1870.

A group of 7 herbalist pharmacy wooden jars, Italy 1870.

Located in Milan, IT

Set of seven medium-sized fruitwooden pharmacy-herbal jars (Pine, Mint, Viola, Melissa, Dill, Sage, Thyme) in the purest neoclassical style. The surface is finished with a white pad ...

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Late 19th Century Italian Other Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Fruitwood

A Set of Large Lidded Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars
A Set of Large Lidded Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars

A Set of Large Lidded Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars

Located in London, GB

A Set of Five Lidded Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars Each of the porcelain jars have a cone-shaped lid with a ball finial, the front of the jars decorated with polychrome and gilded...

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19th Century French Antique Chemist Jars

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Porcelain

13 Vintage Italian Porcelain Pharmacy Jars with Labels, Sold Each
13 Vintage Italian Porcelain Pharmacy Jars with Labels, Sold Each

13 Vintage Italian Porcelain Pharmacy Jars with Labels, Sold Each

Located in Atlanta, GA

This set of 13 vintage Italian porcelain pharmacy jars offers a glimpse into the meticulous organization of historical apothecaries. Each jar is crafted from white glazed porcelain, ...

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20th Century Italian Antique Chemist Jars

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Porcelain

Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark
Set of Six '6' French Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Painted Decoration and Mark

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 ...

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19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Six 19th Century Italian Pharmacy Jars
Set of Six 19th Century Italian Pharmacy Jars

Set of Six 19th Century Italian Pharmacy Jars

$4,293 / set

H 11.03 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in

Set of Six 19th Century Italian Pharmacy Jars

By Carlo Ginori

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An early set of six 19th Century Italian Ginori pharmacy jars. With lids, each hand painted and some baring the original contents labels. Established in 1735 in Doccia, Tuscany by Ma...

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19th Century Italian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Ceramic

Set of ten old pharmacy jar from italy
Set of ten old pharmacy jar from italy

Set of ten old pharmacy jar from italy

$4,043 / set

H 16.54 in Dm 9.06 in

Set of ten old pharmacy jar from italy

Located in Monaco, MC

Very decorative set of 10 old pharmacy jar from Italy (Sicily) from the XIX century. Some have blue inscriptions, some whitout. Good condition but some small gaps and restoration.

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Chemist Jars

Materials

Ceramic

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Antique Chemist Jars For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique chemist jars available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chemist jars was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, metal and blown glass. Antique chemist jars have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. folk art and Art Nouveau antique chemist jars are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique chemist jars over the years, but those made by Thompson & Capper are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Chemist Jars?

Antique chemist jars can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,645, while the lowest priced sells for $342 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.