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19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand
19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

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 detail.

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19th Century Thai Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand
19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

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 detail.

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19th Century Thai Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand
19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

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 detail.

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19th Century Thai Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand
19th Century Sukhothai Ship Wreck Medicine Bottle, Thailand

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 detail.

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19th Century Thai Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Ceramic

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique
Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Medicine Bottle, Glass Container, Japanese antique

Located in Katori-Shi, 12

These are antique glass pharmaceutical bottles from the 1920s to the 1930s. Unlike modern, uniform glass, the rich texture created by the unique character of antique glass adds a di...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

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

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 containers were used for protecting delicate items such as glass apothecary bottles, perfume...

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass, Boxwood

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

- The fine white, gold and red glass covered foil label reads 'SYR: HYPOPH: CO.' - Immaculate condition, price is for the single bottle. Apothecary is one term for a medical prof...

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Early 20th Century British Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

Antique Georgian Apothecary Cabinet, Walnut, Fitted Interior, 1800s
Antique Georgian Apothecary Cabinet, Walnut, Fitted Interior, 1800s

Antique Georgian Apothecary Cabinet, Walnut, Fitted Interior, 1800s

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Good Example of an Early Apothecary Cabinet This is a rare piece from the 1st half of the 19th century, inside, it has a fitted interior with both long and short medicine bottles...

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Early 1800s Georgian Medicine Bottle Antique

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Walnut

Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.
Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

Antique cast iron bench press for pharmacy caps, France, mid-19th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare cast iron apothecary cap holder, traditionally used to reduce the size of caps for medicine bottles. Decorated with floral motifs and a serpent, the emblem of Asclepius, the g...

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Mid-19th Century French Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Iron

Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle
Antique Vintage Victorian Ceramic Apothecary Medicine Shop Display Jar Bottle

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, surgeons and patients. Label Under Glass bottles enjoyed their peak popularity...

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Early 1900s British Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker
French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker

French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker

$1,350

H 23.25 in W 8.75 in D 28.75 in

French 19th Century Iron Pharmaceutical Corker

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An interesting part of 19th century history is brought back to life with this rare French cast iron pharmaceutical bottle corker circa 1870. We are reminded of the craft and tools us...

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19th Century French Industrial Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Iron

Statue Hand Carved of root, representing 'Immortal Li', Qing Dynasty era, China
Statue Hand Carved of root, representing 'Immortal Li', Qing Dynasty era, China

Statue Hand Carved of root, representing 'Immortal Li', Qing Dynasty era, China

Located in Los Angeles, CA

He is sometimes described as irascible and ill-tempered, but also benevolent to the poor, sick and the needy, whose suffering he alleviates with special medicine from his bottle gour...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Wood

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period
Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Framed Japanese Antique Embroidery Sennin Tapestry Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

In both Chinese and Japanese culture, he was beloved and worshipped due to his compassion for the poor and the sick as he used the medicine in his bottle to alleviate the pain of the...

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1890s Japanese Meiji Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

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Tumbled, 1880's Antique Burnett's Cocaine Hair Tonic, Boston! Crude! Super!!
Tumbled, 1880's Antique Burnett's Cocaine Hair Tonic, Boston! Crude! Super!!

Tumbled, 1880's Antique Burnett's Cocaine Hair Tonic, Boston! Crude! Super!!

Located in Brunswick, ME

This is an awesome looking clear/blue tinted boston medicine bottle!! It stands 7" tall, is 2 1/2" wide, and is 1 1/2" deep.

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Late 19th Century American Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

Rare: Professionally Tumbled, 1890's Antique John Wyeth & Bro, Philadelphia Blu
Rare: Professionally Tumbled, 1890's Antique John Wyeth & Bro, Philadelphia Blu

Rare: Professionally Tumbled, 1890's Antique John Wyeth & Bro, Philadelphia Blu

Located in Brunswick, ME

This cobalt blue new york john wyeth & bro, philadelphia medicine bottle was hand blown in a mold and has a tooled top.

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Late 19th Century American Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet
Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

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H 10 in W 11.75 in D 7.5 in

Mid-19th Century Mahogany Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

Located in Suffolk, GB

The doors opening to reveal a good selection of medicine bottles with paper labels, the central section holding five bottles with an arrangement of fitted drawers below with glass bo...

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Mid-19th Century English Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Georgian Set of Hogarth's the Harlot's Progress
Georgian Set of Hogarth's the Harlot's Progress

Georgian Set of Hogarth's the Harlot's Progress

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H 15 in W 17.5 in D 0.5 in

Georgian Set of Hogarth's the Harlot's Progress

By William Hogarth

Located in London, GB

Moll looks alluringly towards the viewer, unaware of the arrival of Justice Gonson to arrest her. The bottles of medicine around the room suggest that the small black spots on her fa...

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Mid-18th Century English George III Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Four Italian Medicine Bottles, Early 1900s
Four Italian Medicine Bottles, Early 1900s

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.

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Early 20th Century Italian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles
Set of Four Petite Glass Chinese Medicine Bottles

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

Additional Dimensions: Far Left Bottle: 0.75"W x 0.5"D x 1.75"H Middle Left Bottle: 0.5"W x 0.5"D x 2.25"H Middle Right Bottle: 0.75"W x 0.5"D x 2.25"H Far Right Bottle: 0.75"W x 0....

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Blown Glass

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles
Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

Set Antique Vintage Victorian Blue Glass Apothecary Chemist Medicine Bottles

Located in Sale, GB

Apothecary is one term for a medical professional who formulates and dispenses medicines to physicians, surgeons and patients. Label Under Glass bottles enjoyed their peak popularity...

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Early 20th Century British Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

Mahogany apothecary box

Mahogany apothecary box

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H 10.25 in W 13.5 in D 8 in

Mahogany apothecary box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English mahogany apothecary box with brass fittings, the interior with numerous glass medicine bottles and various implements for measuring including 2 scales and a mortar and pes...

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19th Century English Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Brass

Vintage Pharmacy Medicine Display Bottle c.1940
Vintage Pharmacy Medicine Display Bottle c.1940

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 top.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Chrome, Wire

19th Century American Leather Doctor's Bag
19th Century American Leather Doctor's Bag

19th Century American Leather Doctor's Bag

Located in Chicago, IL

Designed for function, the bag features sturdy brass locks, a flat bottom for stability, and a wide opening that once allowed doctors to carry bottles of medicine and other essential...

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19th Century American Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Leather

Antique Playing Cards by Tiffany & Company Designed by Charles E. Carryl
Antique Playing Cards by Tiffany & Company Designed by Charles E. Carryl

Antique Playing Cards by Tiffany & Company Designed by Charles E. Carryl

Located in York County, PA

The King of Spades sports an eye patch, a sling, a bandaged foot, and a cane, while his queen, with a bandaged thumb, holds two bottles of medicine and a twisted, ill expression.

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1870s American Medicine Bottle Antique

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

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 these where used on the British Terra Nova Antarctic Expeditions 1910-1913 and by W...

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Early 1900s British Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Bakelite

Hamilton MFG CO 1920 Walnut Physician Medical Cabinet
Hamilton MFG CO 1920 Walnut Physician Medical Cabinet

Hamilton MFG CO 1920 Walnut Physician Medical Cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hamilton MFG CO 1920 Walnut Physician Medical Cabinet Top section opens to a rack for medicine bottles Painted metal interior drawers w/compartments one drawer contains 3 origin...

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1920s Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Walnut

Chinese Carved Agate "Horse and Monkey" Snuff Bottle
Chinese Carved Agate "Horse and Monkey" Snuff Bottle

Chinese Carved Agate "Horse and Monkey" Snuff Bottle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Therefore, snuff was carried in a small bottle like other medicines. The snuff bottle replaced the snuff box used by Europeans.      

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19th Century Asian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Agate

Antique pharmacy corkscrew, with stag horn skull-shaped knob, Italy 1880s.
Antique pharmacy corkscrew, with stag horn skull-shaped knob, Italy 1880s.

Antique pharmacy corkscrew, with stag horn skull-shaped knob, Italy 1880s.

Located in Milan, IT

This tiny corkscrew was used to remove corks from medicine and perfume bottles. Medical and perfume bottles used corks in the late 19th century, before the introduction of the cork a...

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Late 19th Century Italian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Bronze, Copper, Steel

Taking Physick, English medical caricature etching by James Gillray, 1800
Taking Physick, English medical caricature etching by James Gillray, 1800

Taking Physick, English medical caricature etching by James Gillray, 1800

By James Gillray

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

The goal was to completely flush out deleterious material from the system. Gillray draws a bottle of medicine in the patient's hand and also two bottles on the mantle.

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Early 1800s Other Art Style Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Etching

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet
Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Victorian Mahogany Apothecary Medicine Cabinet

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Opening the doors of this splendid unusual apothecary box reveals twelve fitted medicine bottles housed inside the doors in individual compartments.

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19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Apothecary Kit
18th Century Apothecary Kit

18th Century Apothecary Kit

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H 13.5 in W 11 in D 8 in

18th Century Apothecary Kit

Located in Charleston, SC

The front section contains two original small medicine bottle with drawers that contain looking glass and measuring tools.

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18th Century and Earlier British Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Mahogany

Apothecary Box
Apothecary Box

Apothecary Box

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H 10.5 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Apothecary Box

Located in Northampton, United Kingdom

Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet fully fitted with medicine bottles, scales, wieghts and mortar & pestle.

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19th Century British Medicine Bottle Antique

Brass Inlaid Rosewood Scents or Medicine Box
Brass Inlaid Rosewood Scents or Medicine Box

Brass Inlaid Rosewood Scents or Medicine Box

Located in Raleigh, NC

Brass inlaid rosewood scents or medicine box with six original bottles one top missing.

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1870s English Medicine Bottle Antique

Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle
Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle

Antique Chinese Porcelain Elongated Quadrangular Snuff Bottle

Located in New York, NY

Doyle New York, Asian Works of Art, March 13, 2017, lot #245 For a similar bottle see: Raymond Li, The Medicine-Snuff Bottle Connection: Chinese Miniature Containers: A Dual Rol...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Porcelain

Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century
Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century

Set of Nine Antique Victorian Glass Apothecary Bottles, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

A set of nine 19th Century Victorian antique glass apothecary / chemist / medicine bottles of cylindrical form with original glass stoppers to the top, each having original applied l...

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19th Century British Victorian Medicine Bottle Antique

Materials

Glass

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Medicine Bottle Antique For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal medicine bottle antique for your home. Each medicine bottle antique for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using glass, wood and metal. There are many kinds of the medicine bottle antique you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each medicine bottle antique bearing Victorian or Regency hallmarks is very popular. A well-made medicine bottle antique has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Thompson & Capper are consistently popular.

How Much is a Medicine Bottle Antique?

A medicine bottle antique can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $272 and the highest can go for as much as $28,047.