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Set of 10 19th and 20th Century French Apothecary Bottles

$495per set
£376.74per set
€435.64per set
CA$702.50per set
A$786.12per set
CHF 408.95per set
MX$9,472.14per set
NOK 5,148.47per set
SEK 4,864.44per set
DKK 3,251.81per set

About the Item

A fascinating collection of ten antique French apothecary bottles, dating from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Each piece tells its own story, with a beautifully aged mix of glass, original paper, and etched labels, and a variety of cork, glass, or metal stoppers. The collection includes traditional glass pharmacy jars, some with gilt-labeled fronts, showcasing classic French typography and turn-of-the-century pharmaceutical styling. Perfect for styling on shelves, in a bathroom, or as a conversation-starting accent for a collector, these bottles capture the spirit of a bygone apothecary tradition with authentic patina and character that cannot be replicated. Found in France, from the late 19th to the early 20th century. This set includes varying sizes of ten (10) glass apothecary bottles. Bottles have aged gracefully over time, resulting in a beautiful time-worn patina. The labels show signs of wear, as expected due to age and use. Remnants of powder and liquid are present in some bottles. The (former) contents of the bottles are as labeled: - Teinture d’Aloes - Aloe Tincture - Menthol - Polypore du Meleze - Larch Polypore - Carbonate de Gaiacol - Guaicol Carbonate - Amandes Douces - Sweet Almonds - Phosoforme Gouttes - Arsenie - Phosphoform Drops - Poudre de Gom : Arab - Gum Arabic Powder - Carbohydrate de Quinine 1937 - Quinine Carbohydrate - Poudre de Cubebes - Cubeb Powder - Essence de Menthe - Mint Essence The bottles range in size from 1.625” W x 3.375” H for the smallest, to 2.875” W x 7.5” H for the medium, to 3.75” W x 9.375” H for the largest.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9.38 in (23.83 cm)Width: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)Depth: 3.75 in (9.53 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 10
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1880 - 1930
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Mckinney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7326245772122

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