Pharmacy jar - "TOBACCO" - 19th-century opaline

An antique apothecary jar (or pharmacy jar), Napoleon III style. 19th century

Key features:

• Inscription: The jar bears the Latin word “TABACUM,” indicating that it was used to store and preserve medicinal tobacco, or Nicot’s herb, once valued for its medicinal properties.
• Decoration: The central cartouche is surrounded by a wreath of foliage tied with a ribbon. Above the inscription is a stylized heraldic or symbolic motif (reminiscent of the emblems of pharmacists’ guilds).

• Finish: The jar and matching lid are accented with fine bands of pure gold.

• Condition: No chips or cracks

A refined decorative piece, ideal for a collection, a vintage display cabinet, or a study.