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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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 Chemist jar 'Acide Citrique' 26 cm high

French Citric Acid Chemist Jar - 26cm

Antique French Chemist jar 'Acide Citrique' 26 cm high

Glass chemist bottle, ashbesters, damaged lid

Damaged Glass Chemist Bottle with Asbestos Lid

Glass chemist bottle, ashbesters, damaged lid

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

Rare set of eighteen antique French porcelain chemist jars, by…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars Set

Rare set of eighteen antique French porcelain chemist jars, by Brondel Dome Paris hand painted decoration and names (18)

Various bottles: Mix of tonic and dispensing bottles in brown…

Assorted Brown Glass Tonic and Dispensing Bottles (13)

Various bottles: Mix of tonic and dispensing bottles in brown glass. Various large to middle sizes. (13)

Selection of various size antique French chemist jars (11)

Antique French Chemist Jars in Various Sizes (11)

Selection of various size antique French chemist jars (11)

Selection of antique French chemist bottles

Antique French Chemist Bottle Collection

Selection of antique French chemist bottles

A collection of 9 antique apothecary jars, comprising of 2…

Antique Apothecary Jars with Original Labels

A collection of 9 antique apothecary jars, comprising of 2 Bristol blue jars with stoppers, 5 ribbed green jars with stoppers, and 2 clear jars with stoppers. Heights 17 cm to 21.5 cm note with original Chemists labels

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

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

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

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)

Four antique French various size Chemist bottles (4)

French Chemist Bottle Set (4)

Four antique French various size Chemist bottles (4)

Two antique French handpainted porcelain Chemist jars

French Handpainted Chemist Jars: Antique Porcelain Pair

Two antique French handpainted porcelain Chemist jars

A pair of Czech apothecary bottles

Czech Apothecary Bottle Pair

A pair of Czech apothecary bottles

Pair of Apothecary bottles with gilt labels

Gilded Apothecary Bottle Pair

Pair of Apothecary bottles with gilt labels

Apothecary lozenge bottle with plain stopper

Plain-stoppered apothecary lozenge bottle

Apothecary lozenge bottle with plain stopper

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)

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

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

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

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

Various chemist's compound bottles, including opium sedative,…

Assorted Chemist's Compounds: Opium, Ammonia, and More

Various chemist's compound bottles, including opium sedative, ammonia salts etc. Height 21 cm. (tallest)

Five 19th century apothecary jars. Two without lids. Height 26…

19th Century Apothecary Jars Set of 5

Five 19th century apothecary jars. Two without lids. Height 26 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

An apothecary jar and stopper etched retail mark for Blogg Bros.…

Etched Apothecary Jar with Stopper by Blogg Bros. Melbourne

An apothecary jar and stopper etched retail mark for Blogg Bros. Melbourne, baluster, containing coloured water, stopper jammed and hairlines to neck, 56 cm high

Set of ten Art Deco period French Chemist jars with Bakelite…

Art Deco French Chemist Jars with Bakelite Lids (Set of 10)

Set of ten Art Deco period French Chemist jars with Bakelite lids (10)

Eight antique French blue glass chemist bottles (8)

Antique French Blue Glass Chemist Bottles Set of 8

Eight antique French blue glass chemist bottles (8)

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)

French Chemist jar Gel Panoxybase

Gel Panoxybase by French Chemist

French Chemist jar Gel Panoxybase

Rare set of fifteen antique 19th century French porcelain…

15 French Porcelain Apothecary Jars by Collin, 19th Century

Rare set of fifteen antique 19th century French porcelain apothecary jars and covers, various labels, by a Collin of Paris, approx 27.5 cm high (15)

Antique French Chemist jar opium, 26 cm high

Antique Opium Chemist Jar, 26cm

Antique French Chemist jar opium, 26 cm high

Set of seven antique Chemist bottles, approx 26 cm high each (7)

Antique Set of 7 Chemist Bottles, 26cm High Each

Set of seven antique Chemist bottles, approx 26 cm high each (7)

Apothecary Jar: c1880s tall glass lidded jar with reverse glass…

Australian Coat of Arms Apothecary Jar

Apothecary Jar: c1880s tall glass lidded jar with reverse glass painting of an emu & kangaroo flanking an Australian coat of arms titled 'Advance Australia' with 'Toilet Articles' written below. Height 66 cm

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)

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)

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 lidded chemist jar, approx 68 cm high

68cm Lidded Chemist Jar

Large lidded chemist jar, approx 68 cm high

A collection of apothecary jars

Apothecary Collection

A collection of apothecary jars

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)

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

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)

A pearl shaped glass carboy with cut glass stopper. English,…

Antique Glass Carboy with Cut Glass Stopper

A pearl shaped glass carboy with cut glass stopper. English, circa 1890 height 51 cm

Chemist apothecary and dispensing glass jars. Late 19th century,…

Antique Chemist Glass Jars

Chemist apothecary and dispensing glass jars. Late 19th century, early 20th century. Varying sizes, tallest 24 cm.

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

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)

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

Chemist Carboy, 50 cm high

50cm Chemist Carboy

Chemist Carboy, 50 cm high

Four glass Chemist bottles, green

Green Chemist Glass Bottles Set

Four glass Chemist bottles, green

Four glass Chemist bottles, blue

Blue Chemist Glass Bottles Set

Four glass Chemist bottles, blue

Four glass Chemist bottles, red

Red Chemist Bottles Set of Four

Four glass Chemist bottles, red

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)

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)

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 46 cm high,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 46 cm high, 31 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 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 large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high,…

French 19th Century Cobalt Blue Carboy

A large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high, approx. 46 cm diameter

A large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

A large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high, approx. 46 cm diameter

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. 48 cm high,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

A cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century, approx. 48 cm high, 23 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. 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. 52 cm high,…

French Cobalt Blue Carboy, 19th Century

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

A large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

A large cobalt blue carboy, French 19th century. 60 cm high, approx. 46 cm diameter

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. 40 cm high,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

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

A French green glass carboy labelled 'Vin de Sauternes', approx.…

French Green Glass Carboy for Vin de Sauternes

A French green glass carboy labelled 'Vin de Sauternes', approx. 37 cm high, 29 cm wide

A French glass carboy labelled 'Meursault', approx 45 cm high,…

Meursault Glass Carboy - French Vintage Wine Container

A French glass carboy labelled 'Meursault', approx 45 cm high, 36 cm wide

A French glass carboy labelled 'Clos du Roy', approx. 46 cm…

French 'Clos du Roy' Glass Carboy - 46 cm High

A French glass carboy labelled 'Clos du Roy', approx. 46 cm high, 36 cm wide

Two apothecary jars with labels

Labelled Apothecary Jars

Two apothecary jars with labels

Eight antique and vintage French chemist bottles, approx 17 cm…

Set of 8 Antique French Chemist Bottles

Eight antique and vintage French chemist bottles, approx 17 cm high and shorter (8)

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

Two antique apothecary jars lidded engraved makers mark

Engraved Antique Apothecary Jars with Lid

Two antique apothecary jars lidded engraved makers mark

Pharmacy bottles; group of eleven varying sizes, all with…

Antique Opium Pharmacy Bottles with Labels

Pharmacy bottles; group of eleven varying sizes, all with labels, noted opium jar 'Vin.Opii'. 19th century. Tallest 25.5 cm.

Six antique French blue glass Chemist bottles, fitted with tin…

Antique French Blue Glass Chemist Bottles with Tin Covers

Six antique French blue glass Chemist bottles, fitted with tin covers, two large and four smaller examples, sizes approx from 20 cm to 31 cm high (6)

A large blue glass chemist bottle decorated with 'Boot's Cash…

Vintage Boots Cash Chemists Blue Glass Chemist Bottle

A large blue glass chemist bottle decorated with 'Boot's Cash Chemists', approx 60 cm high

Two large blue glass chemist bottles decorated with 'Boot's…

Pair of Boots Chemist Blue Glass Bottles

Two large blue glass chemist bottles decorated with 'Boot's Cash Chemists', approx 52 cm high (2)

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)

Five antique French blue glass chemist bottles, fitted with tin…

Set of 5 Antique French Blue Glass Chemist Bottles

Five antique French blue glass chemist bottles, fitted with tin covers, two large and three smaller examples, sizes approx from 20 cm to 31 cm high (5)

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

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.

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)

Set of four antique French Paris Porcelain chemist pots, approx…

Antique French Paris Porcelain Chemist Pots (Set of 4)

Set of four antique French Paris Porcelain chemist pots, approx 30 cm high (4)

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)

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)

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)

Blue glass apothecary bottle

Blue Apothecary Bottle

Blue glass apothecary bottle

A Victorian glass chemist's display bottle, the flat ovoid body…

Victorian Red Liquid Chemist Display Bottle

A Victorian glass chemist's display bottle, the flat ovoid body containing a red liquid, the pedestal base with spreading circular foot, tall ovoid faceted stopper. Height 43 cm

Set of five antique French chemist jars with original tin…

Antique French Chemist Jars with Tin Covers

Set of five antique French chemist jars with original tin covers to include Chicoree Sauvage, Menthe Poivree etc, 20 cm to 32 cm high

Rare set of twenty five French porcelain chemist bottles,…

25 Rare French Porcelain Chemist Bottles Set

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

A set of four gilt and foliate decorated ceramic cylindrical…

Gilt Decorated French Pharmacy Jars with Covers

A set of four gilt and foliate decorated ceramic cylindrical labelled pharmacy jars and covers, French mid 19th century., 23 cm high, 12 cm diameter

An apothecary jar, 18 cm high

18cm Apothecary Jar

An apothecary jar, 18 cm high

A large glass painted apothecary jar circa 1880, 64 cm

1880s Apothecary Jar - Large Painted Glass

A large glass painted apothecary jar circa 1880, 64 cm

Vintage glass chemist jar

Antique Chemist Jar

Vintage glass chemist jar

A large pair of glass pharmacy jars and covers, 80 cm high

80cm Glass Pharmacy Jars with Covers

A large pair of glass pharmacy jars and covers, 80 cm high