Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 13

19th Century Limoges France Large Porcelain Apothecary Jar

About the Item

Antique Limoges large hand painted porcelain lidded apothecary jar with Latin label and gilt accents. "Cassia Fistula," golden shower tree is a flowering plant native to India and Southeast Asia known for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties used in traditional medicine to treat a broad range of conditions. Jar is unmarked as it was for professional use and produced prior to 1891 when items were required to be marked. A beautiful jar with clean, classic styling in bold black and gold.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid to Late 19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. In good condition consistent with age and use. Minor fading to gilt.
  • Seller Location:
    Doylestown, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6479244065862

More From This Seller

View All
19th Century English Amethyst Handblown Glass Apothecary Jar
Located in Doylestown, PA
Antique 19th century English handblown amethyst purple pharmacist apothecary jar with original stopper. Nicely formed having a round body and angular neck with a fitted, square-toppe...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Jars

Materials

Blown Glass

19th Century Large Chinese Archaistic Iron Ritual Wine Vessel or Jue
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century large Chinese iron ritual wine vessel or jue. Beautifully patinated with traces of original gilding, this is a fine example of the ancient drinking vessel used in ceremo...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Iron

Vintage John Derian Large Square Porcelain Lidded Jar with Birds and Foliage
By John Derian
Located in Doylestown, PA
Oversized, square porcelain hand-painted lidded jar in the shape of a tea caddy by John Derian with birds after the 18th century biological illustrations of naturalist George Edwards...
Category

Late 20th Century American British Colonial Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Dovetailed Copper Braising Pan or Small Pot with Fitted Lid
Located in Doylestown, PA
19th century French dovetailed copper braising pan or small pot with fitted lid. This unique pot has two heavy drop ring copper handles with scrolled ...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

Art Deco Period Limoges Porcelain Cachepot with Iridescent Glaze and Gilt
By Limoges, William Guerin
Located in Doylestown, PA
Striking porcelain large cachepot or jardiniere of the Art Deco period by renown William Guerin of Limoges, France. Bursting bouquets beautifully hand-painted in vivid colors on bold...
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Porcelain

French Custom Handcrafted Carved Wood Pedestal Planter. Early 20th Century
Located in Doylestown, PA
Unique handcrafted carved wood pedestal plant holder crafted in France, early 20th century. Commissioned to a skilled craftsman for custom design, it features a baluster form, hand t...
Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Wood

You May Also Like

Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar
By Limoges
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This a Limoges Porcelain Apothecary Jar. It depicts a cylindrical shaped jar with white background and hand painted with the front of a Greek Temple in the front center. The Latin na...
Category

20th Century French Neoclassical Revival Jars

Materials

Porcelain

19th C. Pair of French Porcelain Lidded Apothecary Jars
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A beautiful pair of antique 19th-century French porcelain lidded apothecary or pharmacy jars, with elegant hand-painted decoration and lettering, and maker's mark on the base. A depiction of the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates is emblazoned on the front of each, together with images of the iconic serpent that is so often associated with apothecaries, in homage to Asclepius, the Greek god of medicine...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CERAT: SIMPLEX'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'CERAT: SIMPLEX' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniq...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jars

Materials

Enamel

19th Century French Glazed Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'EXT: QUINA R:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'EXT: QUINA R:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel Techniqu...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jars

Materials

Enamel

19th Century French Porcelain Apothecary/Pharmacy Jar - 'CERAT: C: OX: PLUMB:'
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-19th century french glazed porcelain apothecary/pharmaceutical jar with lid - 'CERAT: C: OX: PLUMB:' By: Langlois (in the style of) Material: ceramic, porcelain, paint, enamel T...
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Jars

Materials

Enamel

Vintage Apothecary Jars, c. 19th Century
Located in Napa, CA
Vintage glass apothecary jars from France, circa 19th century. Various sizes available, please inquire. (Each sold separately $50 to $250 each). Vintage condition.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Glass

Materials

Other

Recently Viewed

View All