An apothecary jar is a type of container used to store and display small items or substances, typically in a pharmacy while a "speciƩ jar" (also known as a "specimen jar") is used to store and display small samples or specimens of medications, herbs, or other substances. Apothecary jars are usually made of glass and have a wide base and a narrow neck, with a lid or stopper to keep the contents inside. They are often labelled with the name of the item or substance they contain, and they are often used to store and display items such as pills, ointments, or chemicals. Apothecary jars are nowadays used in decorative contexts, such as in a home or office setting. Specie jars are typically made of glass and have a wide mouth and a tight-fitting lid to preserve the contents. They are used for both practical and aesthetic purposes, as more...

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Vintage glass chemist jar

Antique Chemist Jar

Vintage glass chemist jar

A pharmaceutical bottle, hand blown blue cobalt glass, 19th…

19th Century Cobalt Glass Pharmaceutical Bottle

A pharmaceutical bottle, hand blown blue cobalt glass, 19th century, 36.5 cm

An apothecary jar, 18 cm high

18cm Apothecary Jar

An apothecary jar, 18 cm high

Five Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, three with stoppers,…

Set of 5 Antique Pharmaceutical Bottles with Stoppers

Five Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, three with stoppers, 22 cm high (without stopper)

Antique English pharmacy onion bottle as inspected, 30 cm high

Antique English Onion Bottle - 30cm High

Antique English pharmacy onion bottle as inspected, 30 cm high

Large TR: NUCIS VOM chemist jar, with replacement label,…

Shattered Neck NUCIS VOM Chemist Jar with Label Replacement

Large TR: NUCIS VOM chemist jar, with replacement label, (please note the neck is shattered) 37 cm high

A Brookes fruit Squash bottle and a Jacob Hulle apothecary…

Bottles: Brookes Fruit Squash & Jacob Hulle Apothecary

A Brookes fruit Squash bottle and a Jacob Hulle apothecary bottle, height 7-30 cm

French Chemist jar Gel Panoxybase

Gel Panoxybase by French Chemist

French Chemist jar Gel Panoxybase

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 cm

19th Century Apothecary Jars - 17cm Height

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 cm

A blue apothecary jar and stopper

Blue Apothecary Jar with Stopper

A blue apothecary jar and stopper

Apothecary jar, blue and white with lid, with label 'Ung.…

Blue and White Apothecary Jar with 'Ung. Hydrar' Label

Apothecary jar, blue and white with lid, with label 'Ung. Hydrar' c.1840 (lid repaired)

A collection of antique and vintage bottles including…

A collection of antique and vintage bottles including apothecary items, comprising approximately twelve pieces, the largest 23 cm high

Antique porcelain chemist bottle with gilt highlights, 26 cm…

Gilt-highlighted antique porcelain chemist bottle

Antique porcelain chemist bottle with gilt highlights, 26 cm high

Four amber glass chemist bottles along with a large blue glass…

Amber and Blue Glass Chemist Bottle Collection

Four amber glass chemist bottles along with a large blue glass example, approx 33 cm high and shorter (5)

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

Color-Coded Pharmacy Bottles with Labels

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

Blue glass apothecary bottle

Blue Apothecary Bottle

Blue glass apothecary bottle

Three Victorian milk glass lidded apothecary bottles, c.1880,…

Victorian Milk Glass Apothecary Bottles (Set of 3)

Three Victorian milk glass lidded apothecary bottles, c.1880, one with chip, height 20 cm

Antique French chemist bottle 'Minio Calcinado', 26 cm high

Antique French Chemist Bottle 'Minio Calcinado'

Antique French chemist bottle 'Minio Calcinado', 26 cm high

Apothecary lozenge bottle with plain stopper

Plain-stoppered apothecary lozenge bottle

Apothecary lozenge bottle with plain stopper

French antique amber glass Chemist bottle, approx. height 21 cm

Antique Amber Glass Chemist Bottle - 21 cm Height

French antique amber glass Chemist bottle, approx. height 21 cm

Three antique glass Chemist jars, 25.5 high (3)

Set of 3 Antique Glass Chemist Jars - 25.5" High

Three antique glass Chemist jars, 25.5 high (3)

Chemist bottle, funnel, decanter etc, approx 26 cm high and…

26cm Chemist Glassware Set

Chemist bottle, funnel, decanter etc, approx 26 cm high and shorter

Six antique apothecary bottles, 25 cm high approx, one with…

Antique Apothecary Bottles Set with Imperfections

Six antique apothecary bottles, 25 cm high approx, one with missing stopper and chip to rim

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 cm high

Blue & White Chemist Jar - 34cm

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 cm high

Vintage carboy and glass chemist jar, height 57 cm (tallest)

Antique Carboy and Chemist Jar Set

Vintage carboy and glass chemist jar, height 57 cm (tallest)

Antique French porcelain chemist lidded jar, approx 28 cm high…

French Porcelain Chemist Jar with Lid (Antique)

Antique French porcelain chemist lidded jar, approx 28 cm high (AF)

Pair of antique square shape chemist jars, GUAYACOL and L.FERR.…

Antique Square Chemist Jars - Guayacol & L.Ferr.Perchl

Pair of antique square shape chemist jars, GUAYACOL and L.FERR.PERCHL (2)

Glass chemist bottle, ashbesters, damaged lid

Damaged Glass Chemist Bottle with Asbestos Lid

Glass chemist bottle, ashbesters, damaged lid

Two green chemist bottles along with an antique gin bottle,…

Green Chemist Bottles and Antique Gin Bottle Trio

Two green chemist bottles along with an antique gin bottle, approx 27 cm high and shorter (3)

Four Antique Chemist bottles, approx 25 cm high and shorter (4)

Set of Four Antique Chemist Bottles

Four Antique Chemist bottles, approx 25 cm high and shorter (4)

A large 'Syrupus Scillae Compositus' glass apothecary jar, 19th…

19th Century Syrupus Scillae Compositus Apothecary Jar

A large 'Syrupus Scillae Compositus' glass apothecary jar, 19th century 39 cm high

Three vintage pharmacy jars & 2 bottles ex: H.R. Burnet, M.B.S.…

Vintage Pharmacy Jars and Bottles

Three vintage pharmacy jars & 2 bottles ex: H.R. Burnet, M.B.S. Dispensing Chemist, Lewisham, 21.5 cm high (tallest)

Antique French chemist bottle 'Alcool Camphor', 34 cm high

French Alcool Camphor Chemist Bottle - Antique

Antique French chemist bottle 'Alcool Camphor', 34 cm high

Two apothecary jars with labels

Labelled Apothecary Jars

Two apothecary jars with labels

Six French antique blue glass chemist bottles, approx 24 cm…

Set of 6 Antique French Blue Glass Chemist Bottles

Six French antique blue glass chemist bottles, approx 24 cm highand shorter (6)

A pair of Czech apothecary bottles

Czech Apothecary Bottle Pair

A pair of Czech apothecary bottles

A collection of early 20th century apothecary bottles and…

Early 20th Century Apothecary Collection

A collection of early 20th century apothecary bottles and chemistry ephemera tallest 28 cm

A collection of 18 early 20th century apothecary bottles…

Early 20th Century Apothecary Bottle Collection

A collection of 18 early 20th century apothecary bottles tallest 21 cm

Large dark green glass chemist bottle, approx. height 49 cm,…

Dark Green Chemist Bottle - Large Size

Large dark green glass chemist bottle, approx. height 49 cm, depth 30 cm

Two French Chemist bottles in ambler glass, approx. height 27…

French Chemist Amber Glass Bottles (2)

Two French Chemist bottles in ambler glass, approx. height 27 cm (2)

Three antique French chemist bottles, approx 26 cm high (3)

Set of 3 French Antique Chemist Bottles

Three antique French chemist bottles, approx 26 cm high (3)

Four antique Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, 20.5 cm high…

Antique Pharmaceutical Bottles Set of 4

Four antique Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, 20.5 cm high approx.

Bottles collection of small pharmacy, first aid & ink bottles…

Vintage Pharmacy & First Aid Collection

Bottles collection of small pharmacy, first aid & ink bottles (40) including blue bottle marked 'Potassium Meta-Bisulphate'; also tins for Elastoplast, Cuticura Ointment & Laxettes; Snake & Spider Bite Kit. (Qty 60+ items)

Antique French Chemist jar 'Hyoscyam Niger' 27 cm high

Antique Hyoscyam Niger Chemist Jar - 27cm

Antique French Chemist jar 'Hyoscyam Niger' 27 cm high

Antique French lidded chemist jar, Ext. Ruscus ac, 21 cm high

French Antique Chemist Jar with Lid & Ruscus ac Label

Antique French lidded chemist jar, Ext. Ruscus ac, 21 cm high

Antique French Apothecary jar 'UNG BASILIC', approx 30 cm high

Antique French Basilic Apothecary Jar

Antique French Apothecary jar 'UNG BASILIC', approx 30 cm high

Antique French Chemist jar, Cons: de Geniev, approx 29 cm high

Antique French Chemist Jar, Cons: de Geniev

Antique French Chemist jar, Cons: de Geniev, approx 29 cm high

Various 19th century chemist bottles with enamelled labels,…

Enamelled Chemist Bottles from 19th Century (6)

Various 19th century chemist bottles with enamelled labels, approx 22 cm high and shorter (6)

A collection of faceted crystal scent flasks and apothecary…

Faceted Crystal Scent Flasks and Apothecary Jars Collection

A collection of faceted crystal scent flasks and apothecary jars, comprising four pieces, the largest 14 cm high

A pair of glass lidded apothecary lidded jars, English circa…

A pair of glass lidded apothecary lidded jars, English circa 1960

Victorian chemist china jar, 'P:Sodae Bicarb: 21.5 cm height

Victorian Chemist's China Jar: 21.5 cm Sodae Bicarb Height

Victorian chemist china jar, 'P:Sodae Bicarb: 21.5 cm height

Four glass Chemist bottles, red

Red Chemist Bottles Set of Four

Four glass Chemist bottles, red

Nine old French chemist jars. approx 23 cm high and shorter (9)

Set of 9 Vintage French Chemist Jars

Nine old French chemist jars. approx 23 cm high and shorter (9)

Large green glass chemist bottle, approx. height 48 cm, depth…

Green Glass Chemist Bottle - 48cm Height

Large green glass chemist bottle, approx. height 48 cm, depth 28 cm

Five various pharmaceutical bottles and jars, with various…

Pharmaceutical Bottles: Labels and Designs

Five various pharmaceutical bottles and jars, with various enamel and paper labels.

Pair of Apothecary bottles with gilt labels

Gilded Apothecary Bottle Pair

Pair of Apothecary bottles with gilt labels

Four glass Chemist bottles, blue

Blue Chemist Glass Bottles Set

Four glass Chemist bottles, blue

Four glass Chemist bottles, green

Green Chemist Glass Bottles Set

Four glass Chemist bottles, green

Large Pharmaceutical carboy, 30 cm high approx.

30cm Pharmaceutical Carboy

Large Pharmaceutical carboy, 30 cm high approx.

Four antique Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, 24.5 cm high…

Antique Pharmaceutical Bottles Set of Four

Four antique Apothecary / Pharmaceutical bottles, 24.5 cm high approx.

Large antique French chemist jar, Serenoa Respens, 23 cm high,…

Antique French Chemist Jar: Serenoa Respens

Large antique French chemist jar, Serenoa Respens, 23 cm high, 14 cm wide

Two antique French blue glass chemist jars, each, 27 cm high,…

Pair of 27cm Antique French Blue Glass Chemist Jars

Two antique French blue glass chemist jars, each, 27 cm high, (2)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Gom: Gutte' & 'Ext:…

French Antique Porcelain Chemist Jars (Set of 2)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Gom: Gutte' & 'Ext: diameter Centaur' each approx 27 cm high (2)

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Sangsues' Painted Pedestal Jar

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Early ceramic opium jar, with original label 'Syrup of…

Antique Opium Jar with Original Label

Early ceramic opium jar, with original label 'Syrup of Poppies/Poison Thomas Roper, Chemist Man, of Ross House, Ross'. Height 9 cm

A cobalt lidded glass apothecary bottle and a matching ink…

Cobalt Glass Apothecary and Ink Bottle Set

A cobalt lidded glass apothecary bottle and a matching ink bottle, height 22 and 31 cm

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Amadou' & 'Pil:…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars, 30cm (2)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Amadou' & 'Pil:Blaud', each 30 cm high (2)

Two antique French chemist jars, each approx 24 cm high (2)

Antique French Chemist Jars (Set of 2)

Two antique French chemist jars, each approx 24 cm high (2)

Twelve American chemist jars of varying sizes, circa 1879 (12)

1879 American Chemist Jars Collection

Twelve American chemist jars of varying sizes, circa 1879 (12)

A large early 20th century etched glass carboy (bottle vase) 42…

Etched Glass Carboy Vase, Early 20th Century, 42cm High

A large early 20th century etched glass carboy (bottle vase) 42 cm high

A collection of 12 early 20th century apothecary bottles 22 cm…

Vintage Apothecary Bottle Collection

A collection of 12 early 20th century apothecary bottles 22 cm high

Seven various pharmaceutical lidded jars, together with a…

Pharmaceutical lidded jars and funnel set

Seven various pharmaceutical lidded jars, together with a ribbed glass funnel

Six antique and vintage French chemist bottles, highest approx…

Set of 6 French Antique Chemist Bottles

Six antique and vintage French chemist bottles, highest approx 26 cm (6)

Four antique French various size Chemist bottles (4)

French Chemist Bottle Set (4)

Four antique French various size Chemist bottles (4)

Antique French Chemist jar 'Acide Citrique' 26 cm high

French Citric Acid Chemist Jar - 26cm

Antique French Chemist jar 'Acide Citrique' 26 cm high

Two Antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Aloes Succotr:' &…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars (Set of 2)

Two Antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Aloes Succotr:' & Acide Tannique' approx 27 cm high (2)

Two antique apothecary jars lidded engraved makers mark

Engraved Antique Apothecary Jars with Lid

Two antique apothecary jars lidded engraved makers mark

Two antique French Paris Porcelain chemist lidded jars, approx…

Pair of French Porcelain Chemist Jars with Lids

Two antique French Paris Porcelain chemist lidded jars, approx 25 cm high (2)

A collection of apothecary jars

Apothecary Collection

A collection of apothecary jars

Pair of antique Bristol blue glass bottles, JAR. LIMON and JAR.…

Antique Bristol Blue Glass Bottles - JAR. LIMON & JAR. NARANJA

Pair of antique Bristol blue glass bottles, JAR. LIMON and JAR. NARANJA, each 28 cm high, (2)

Pair of blue glass bottles, each 27 cm high, (2)

Pair of 27cm Blue Glass Bottles

Pair of blue glass bottles, each 27 cm high, (2)

Three French apothecary lidded jars, circa 1950s, the jars with…

French Apothecary Lidded Jars: 1950s Medicinal Plant & Rose Designs

Three French apothecary lidded jars, circa 1950s, the jars with waisted bodies, domed lids with finials, comprising two underglaze decorate in tones of blue with medicinal plants surrounding inscriptions, and a larger one enamel painted with roses. Height…

Five various apothecary bottles. Four with glass labels. All…

Glass-labeled Stoppered Apothecary Bottles Set

Five various apothecary bottles. Four with glass labels. All stoppered. Height 24 cm

Three French chemist jars, approx 26 cm high and shorter (3)

Set of 3 French Chemist Jars, 26cm & Shorter

Three French chemist jars, approx 26 cm high and shorter (3)

A large glass apothecary bottle with stopper on a wooden base…

Glass Apothecary Bottle on Wooden Base (A/F)

A large glass apothecary bottle with stopper on a wooden base A/F to stopper

An antique ceramic apothecary jar labelled, Sacch Cryst. 19th…

19th Century Sacch Cryst Apothecary Jar - Antique Ceramic

An antique ceramic apothecary jar labelled, Sacch Cryst. 19th century, 27 cm high

Antique porcelain apothecary jars, approx 32 cm high and…

Antique Porcelain Apothecary Jars Set of 3

Antique porcelain apothecary jars, approx 32 cm high and shorter (3)

Pair of cream ware lidded syrup jars with puce decoration with…

Pair of Cream Ware Syrup Jars with Puce Decoration

Pair of cream ware lidded syrup jars with puce decoration with black writing, SYR. BALSAMICUS and SYR. CARYOPH, each 19 cm high, (2)

Five antique under chemist under glass label jars, SPT:AMM:AROM,…

Antique Chemist Jars with Glass Labels - Set of 5

Five antique under chemist under glass label jars, SPT:AMM:AROM, LIQ:FER:PERC:FORT: PULV:RAD:RHEI, TINCT:CAMPH:CO, ACID:SALICYL, 26 cm high, and shorter (5)

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 52 cm high,…

French Cobalt Blue Carboy, 19th Century

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 52 cm high, 32 cm wide

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 48 cm high,…

Cobalt Blue French Carboy, 19th Century

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 48 cm high, 23 cm wide

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 41 cm high,…

French Cobalt Blue 19th Century Carboy

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 41 cm high, 24 cm wide

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 40 cm high,…

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Carboy (40cm x 23cm)

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 40 cm high, 23 cm wide

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 40 cm high,…

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Carboy

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 40 cm high, 23 cm wide

A large antique apothecary display bottle, teardrop shape in a…

Antique Teardrop Apothecary Bottle in Gilded Stand

A large antique apothecary display bottle, teardrop shape in a gilded metal stand with conforming top and spout with handle, incomplete. Height 90 cm.

Antique amber glass chemist's bottles with paper labels and…

Amber Glass Chemist Bottles with Faceted Stoppers

Antique amber glass chemist's bottles with paper labels and faceted stoppers