Pharmacy jar - Glass - Blown glass





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A blown glass apothecary jar from Spain in Western Europe, dating to 1850–1900, with an original glass lid, featuring an oval body on a circular foot, 11.5 cm in diameter and 25 cm high.
Description from the seller
Pharmacy jar / apothecary bottle made of blown glass with original lid – Western Europe, 19th century
Description
Old pharmacy jar or apothecary bottle made of transparent blown glass, with an original glass lid and a solid knob.
The piece features an ovoid body on a circular foot and a flared cap, a classic typology used in European pharmacies and drugstores for the storage of herbs, medicinal spices, and dry products. Bottles of this type were widely used in France, Italy, and other Western European countries during the 19th century.
The glass shows small bubbles, slight optical irregularities, and variations typical of artisanal work. No mold marks are visible, which is consistent with production by traditional blown glass techniques. Comparable pieces are cataloged as French and European pharmacy jars from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
It remains in good overall condition, with no restorations observed. It shows wear and small signs of use consistent with its age.
Measurements
Total height: 25 cm
Maximum diameter: 11.5 cm
Weight: 565 g
Condition
Good conservation status consistent with the piece’s age. Small bubbles and irregularities inherent to the artisanal manufacturing process are visible. No maker’s marks visible.
Pharmacy jar / apothecary bottle made of blown glass with original lid – Western Europe, 19th century
Description
Old pharmacy jar or apothecary bottle made of transparent blown glass, with an original glass lid and a solid knob.
The piece features an ovoid body on a circular foot and a flared cap, a classic typology used in European pharmacies and drugstores for the storage of herbs, medicinal spices, and dry products. Bottles of this type were widely used in France, Italy, and other Western European countries during the 19th century.
The glass shows small bubbles, slight optical irregularities, and variations typical of artisanal work. No mold marks are visible, which is consistent with production by traditional blown glass techniques. Comparable pieces are cataloged as French and European pharmacy jars from the 19th and early 20th centuries.
It remains in good overall condition, with no restorations observed. It shows wear and small signs of use consistent with its age.
Measurements
Total height: 25 cm
Maximum diameter: 11.5 cm
Weight: 565 g
Condition
Good conservation status consistent with the piece’s age. Small bubbles and irregularities inherent to the artisanal manufacturing process are visible. No maker’s marks visible.

