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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A French faience apothecary jar and cover, circa 1900 the large…

French Faience Apothecary Jar with Snake Handles and Floral Decor

A French faience apothecary jar and cover, circa 1900 the large tin-glazed vasiform jar and domed cover with scrolling snake-form handles, decorated in iron red and blue with floral swags, lappet borders and inscribed to the front 'Confect. De. Hiacinth'…

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

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

A very large and impressive pear shaped apothecary jar, English…

A very large and impressive pear shaped apothecary jar, English early 20th century, with the original spear shaped glass stopper, height 77 cm, width 43 cm, stopper 26.5 cm

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

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

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…

A set of covered ceramic apothecary jars, Italian, 20th century,…

Italian Ceramic Apothecary Jars with Grape Details

A set of covered ceramic apothecary jars, Italian, 20th century, the three jars labelled 'Arnica' 'Mirtillo' and 'Tiglio' with applied grape details, blue underglaze borders and floral decorations, Bc mark in blue to bases, 30 cm high

Pharmaceutical campaign travel medicine box, rare fully fitted…

Rare Victorian Pharmacy Box: 130 Bottles in Travel Medicine

Pharmaceutical campaign travel medicine box, rare fully fitted Victorian pharmacy box with 130 pharmacy bottles in fitted oak brass bound box

A very large English glass apothecary jar, 19th century,…

19th Century Royal Coat-of-Arms Magnesia Glass Apothecary Jar

A very large English glass apothecary jar, 19th century, cylindrical with a rounded cap, the jar reverse-painted with the Royal coat-of-arms of the United Kingdom above a ribbon inscribed 'Magnesia', the cap gilt, 81 cm high, 37 cm diameter

Pair of Amethyst glass chemist bottles, SYR:ROSAE and SYR:…

Pair of Amethyst Glass Chemist Bottles, 25 cm High

Pair of Amethyst glass chemist bottles, SYR:ROSAE and SYR:ALTHAE, each 25 cm high, (2)

Set of four American drug store bottles, Pineapple, Lemon,…

Four Classic Drug Store Bottles Set

Set of four American drug store bottles, Pineapple, Lemon, Vanilla and Passionfruit, 30 cm high, and shorter (4)

Antique green glass jar- HYD: PEROXID, 25 cm high

Antique Green Glass Peroxide Jar - 25cm High

Antique green glass jar- HYD: PEROXID, 25 cm high

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)

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)

Antique Victorian Staffordshire twin ironstone Leeches jar with…

Victorian Staffordshire Leeches Jar with Pierced Lid

Antique Victorian Staffordshire twin ironstone Leeches jar with pierced lid, 29 cm high

Two lidded Apothecary jars- OPIUM-COCAINE, marked Sevres, each…

Pair of Sevres Apothecary Jars with Opium and Cocaine Labels

Two lidded Apothecary jars- OPIUM-COCAINE, marked Sevres, each 13 cm high, (2)

Antique green glass onion bottle with lid, TR: LAVAND:CO: 28 cm…

Antique Green Glass Onion Bottle with Lid - 28cm High

Antique green glass onion bottle with lid, TR: LAVAND:CO: 28 cm high

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)

Pair antique of Bristol blue glass jars, with stoppers, SYR:…

Antique Bristol Blue Glass Jars with Stoppers

Pair antique of Bristol blue glass jars, with stoppers, SYR:SCILLAE. and SYR:TOLUT: each 26 cm high, (2)

Antique green onion bottle, AQ Camphor, showing remnants of…

Antique Green Onion Bottle with Original Label Remnants

Antique green onion bottle, AQ Camphor, showing remnants of original label, and new applied, 32 cm high

Antique French lidded drug jar, UNG: HYDRARG: 29 cm high

Antique French Hydrargyrum Lidded Drug Jar

Antique French lidded drug jar, UNG: HYDRARG: 29 cm high

Antique Tamarinds lidded storage jar, produced 1831-1859…

Antique Tamarinds Storage Jar by Samuel Alcock & Co

Antique Tamarinds lidded storage jar, produced 1831-1859 Burslem, by Samuel Alcock and Company, 31 cm high

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

Antique Pine Chemist Drug Jars

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Sangsues' Painted Pedestal Jar

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

Antique SYR:RHEI Pedestal Drug Jar

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

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)

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

Three large blue glass chemist jars, ABSINTHE, SAUGE and GAYAC…

Set of Three Blue Glass Chemist Jars

Three large blue glass chemist jars, ABSINTHE, SAUGE and GAYAC RAPE, each 26 cm high, (3)

Antique double fixed cased miniature apothecary bottles, all…

Antique Miniature Apothecary Bottles in Fixed Case

Antique double fixed cased miniature apothecary bottles, all numbered and titled on inner board, two bottles missing, case 3 cm high, 9 cm wide, 12 cm deep

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 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

Two porcelain apothecary jars, of cylindrical form with domed…

Pair of Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Floral Transfer Ware

Two porcelain apothecary jars, of cylindrical form with domed covers and finials, decorated with transfer ware flowers and gilding, with marks to bases, height 13 cm (2)

Handsome 19th century green glass apothecary jar, of…

19th Century Green Glass Apothecary Jar with Gilt Banner

Handsome 19th century green glass apothecary jar, of cylindrical form with a short waisted neck, with hand painted gilt banner Tr.Opii, height 41 cm

Set of three Kirkham Pottery apothecary jars, of cylindrical…

Kirkham Pottery Apothecary Jars Set

Set of three Kirkham Pottery apothecary jars, of cylindrical form, in tones of white, pale blue and gilt, height 14.5 cm and 18.5 cm (3)

19th century French porcelain apothecary jars, set of three, of…

Set of Four Antique French Porcelain Jars

19th century French porcelain apothecary jars, set of three, of cylindrical form with a domed cover and ball finial, labelled within a shield cartouche, height 22.5 cm, together with a Paris Porcelain jar and cover in maroon, white and gilt, height 22 cm…

Pair of large 19th century apothecary bottles, of handsome…

Pair of 19th Century Purple Glass Apothecary Bottles

Pair of large 19th century apothecary bottles, of handsome proportions in purple glass, with labels Syr:Scillae and Syr:Rhoedos, each set with metal cover, each with Chrisite's label, height 38.5 cm and 40 cm (2)

Set of five Victorian Pharmaceutical bottles, with gilt labels…

Victorian Gilt-Labeled Pharmaceutical Bottle Set

Set of five Victorian Pharmaceutical bottles, with gilt labels and original Gawler paper labels

Bristol blue Pharmaceutical bottles, set of three, original…

Set of 3 Original Bristol Blue Pharmaceutical Bottles with Labels

Bristol blue Pharmaceutical bottles, set of three, original condition, counter top large bottle with original labels

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

Large shop display glass bottle / carboy 38 cm diameter, 72 cm…

Cloudy Glass Carboy Display - 72cm High

Large shop display glass bottle / carboy 38 cm diameter, 72 cm high approx. Glass cloudy.

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)

A collection of Victoria green and cream ceramic apothecary…

Victoria Ceramic Apothecary Jar Collection

A collection of Victoria green and cream ceramic apothecary jars, c.1880, height 13-24 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

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

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

Opium pharmacist jar, French hand-painted porcelain, most…

French Opium Jar, Late 19th Century Limoges Porcelain

Opium pharmacist jar, French hand-painted porcelain, most likely Limoges, late 19th century, 30 cm high

A tall late 19th century glass pharmaceutical display bottle,…

Late 19th Century Glass Pharmaceutical Display Bottle

A tall late 19th century glass pharmaceutical display bottle, large faceted tapered stopper, height 58 cm, small internal crack to rim.

A Victorian tall chemist's 'Pure Drugs' lidded display jar,…

Victorian Pure Drugs Display Jar with British Coat of Arms

A Victorian tall chemist's 'Pure Drugs' lidded display jar, internally white painted glass with large colour and gilt British Coat of Arms, some internal paint peeling, height 64 cm.

A stunning pair of apothecary glass jars with reverse hand…

Hand-painted Parrot Apothecary Jars (44cm)

A stunning pair of apothecary glass jars with reverse hand painted parrots decorations, height 44 cm

Massive mid 19th century apothecary jar with cover with mottled…

Gilded Apothecary Jar for Toilet Articles

Massive mid 19th century apothecary jar with cover with mottled glass finish and gilding titled 'Toilet Articles', height 66 cm

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.

A set of six porcelain apothecary jars, second half 20th…

Set of Six Couleuvre Apothecary Jars with Gilt Accents

A set of six porcelain apothecary jars, second half 20th century, with maker's mark for Couleuvre France, traditional style jars with knopped covers, various Latin descriptions within, decorative transferware cartouches to the body and enhanced with gilt…

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

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

Nine European pharmacy tins, painted to simulate wood grain and…

European Pharmacy Tins with Wood Grain Finish and Labels

Nine European pharmacy tins, painted to simulate wood grain and with chemists' labels to the front, various sizes. Tallest 38 cm

A pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

18th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

A pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

A pair of Paris Porcelain apothecary jars and covers, circa…

Paris Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Gold Bands

A pair of Paris Porcelain apothecary jars and covers, circa 1900, cylindrical jars with waisted bases and domed lids with ball finials, decorated with bright gold bands and each with Latin medicinal terms, Aconit' and Ung Merc' enclosed by painted…

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

Antique Chemist Jars Set

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

5 x Australian bottles i) Codd: blue top Crowder & Letchford…

Australian Antique Bottles Collection

5 x Australian bottles i) Codd: blue top Crowder & Letchford Perth & Freo. II) Codd: R. Mackey & Co. Ltd Kalgoorlie III) Codd: Evan Rowlands Ballarat IV) Crown Seal: Thomas Stokes Bunbury V) Chemist Apothecaries Company Perth & Fremantle

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

Antique French Chemist Bottle 'Minio Calcinado'

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

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 cm

19th Century Apothecary Jars - 17cm Height

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 cm

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 cm high

Blue & White Chemist Jar - 34cm

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 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

Antique glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 cm high

Antique 86cm Glass Pharmaceutical Carboy

Antique glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 cm high

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

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

A collection thirty-two apothecary jars of various size, early…

Early 20th Century Apothecary Jar Collection

A collection thirty-two apothecary jars of various size, early 20th century, the tallest 20 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Victoria

A set of twenty glass chemist's jars in three sizes, 19th…

19th Century Chemist's Jars Set

A set of twenty glass chemist's jars in three sizes, 19th century, 17 cm, 20 cm and 24 cm high. Provenance: Private Collection Victoria

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

French Alcool Camphor Chemist Bottle - Antique

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

Pair of antique French chemist bottles, depicting Hypocrites,…

Antique French Chemist Bottles with Hypocrites Depiction

Pair of antique French chemist bottles, depicting Hypocrites, one Cons: de roses and the other ONG: Egyptiac, 25 cm high

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)

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

Rare set of twenty five French porcelain chemist bottles, each…

Set of 25 French Porcelain Chemist Bottles

Rare set of twenty five French porcelain chemist bottles, each approx 24 cm high (25)

Two antique 18th century tin glazed terracotta chemist jars,…

Pair of 18th Century Tin-Glazed Terracotta Chemist Jars

Two antique 18th century tin glazed terracotta chemist jars, each approx 26 cm high (2)

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 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)

Set of Seven antique chemist bottles, each approx 25 cm high

Antique Chemist Bottle Set - 7 Pieces

Set of Seven antique chemist bottles, each approx 25 cm high

A pair of late 19th century chemist's display bottles, cylinder…

Late 19th Century Chemist's Display Bottles with Green Liquid

A pair of late 19th century chemist's display bottles, cylinder form with pedestal bases with octagonal foot, faceted shoulder and collared mount, original hexagonal tall spire stoppers. Filled with green display liquid. Height 45 cm

A pair of Victorian large clear glass pharmaceutical /…

Victorian Clear Glass Chemist Display Bottles Pair

A pair of Victorian large clear glass pharmaceutical / chemist's display bottles / carboys, double gourd-type form with faceted tall spire stoppers. Heights 63 cm

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)

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

Color-Coded Pharmacy Bottles with Labels

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Pom:Soufe' & 'Ext:D:…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars (2) - 30cm High

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Pom:Soufe' & 'Ext:D:Chiend' each approx 30 cm high (2)

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)

Two chemist bottles, approx 28 cm high and shorter (2)

Chemist Bottles: Tall and Short

Two chemist bottles, approx 28 cm high and shorter (2)

Eight pharmacy bottles. 25.5 cm and 31.5 cm high.

Pharmacy Bottles: 25.5cm and 31.5cm High

Eight pharmacy bottles. 25.5 cm and 31.5 cm high.

A large pharmacy window display carboy. 70 cm high.

Pharmacy Carboy Display: 70cm High

A large pharmacy window display carboy. 70 cm high.

A pair matching large swan neck carboys with cut crystal spire…

Swan Neck Carboys with Crystal Spire Stoppers

A pair matching large swan neck carboys with cut crystal spire stoppers. 96 cm high.

A large pharmacy window display carboy with swan neck. 95 cm…

Swan Neck Carboy: Pharmacy Window Display

A large pharmacy window display carboy with swan neck. 95 cm high.

A large Pharmacy exhibition jar with coat of arms. 63 cm high.

Pharmacy Exhibition Jar with Coat of Arms, 63 cm

A large Pharmacy exhibition jar with coat of arms. 63 cm high.

A set of ten rare blue pharmacy poison bottles.

Rare Blue Pharmacy Poison Bottle Set

A set of ten rare blue pharmacy poison bottles.

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

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)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Amande Amere' &…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars - Pair

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Amande Amere' & Datte Officin:' approx 29 cm H(2)

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.

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.