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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Two antique porcelain French chemist jars, approx 30 cm high (2)

Pair of 30cm French Porcelain Chemist Jars

Two antique porcelain French chemist jars, approx 30 cm high (2)

Three antique porcelain French chemist jars, approx 30 cm high…

Antique French Chemist Jars Set of 3

Three antique porcelain French chemist jars, approx 30 cm high (3)

Seven pink and white porcelain apothecary jars. Decorated with…

Gilded Porcelain Apothecary Jars from Alida Haskins Estate

Seven pink and white porcelain apothecary jars. Decorated with gilded shields (7). Approx. Height 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

Six porcelain apothecary jars. Three white jars, and three pale…

Gilt Porcelain Apothecary Jars Set of 6

Six porcelain apothecary jars. Three white jars, and three pale green jars, with gilt decoration (6). Approx. Height 31 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

Three Victorian blue and white ceramic apothecary jars, with…

Victorian Blue and White Apothecary Jars (Set of 3)

Three Victorian blue and white ceramic apothecary jars, with lids (3). Height 26 cm. and 18 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

Six pink and white porcelain apothecary jars. Decorated with…

Pink and White Porcelain Apothecary Jars with Gilded Shields

Six pink and white porcelain apothecary jars. Decorated with gilded shields (6). Height 25 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

Five amber glass apothecary jars, with lids (5). Height 20 cm.…

Amber Apothecary Jars with Lids - Estate Sale Find

Five amber glass apothecary jars, with lids (5). Height 20 cm. Provenance: The Estate of the late Alida Haskins widow of Sam Haskins

Pair of Antique French porcelain black ground & gilt cartouche…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars with Black & Gilt Cartouche

Pair of Antique French porcelain black ground & gilt cartouche Chemist jars, titled 'Ext:Belland' & 'Ung:Merc', approx 27 cm high (2)

Antique French porcelain Egyptian painted chemist jar, showing…

French Porcelain Egyptian Chemist Jar with Snakes & Urn

Antique French porcelain Egyptian painted chemist jar, showing snakes & urn, approx 27 cm high

Two Antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Ong: Digest:' &…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars - Set of 2

Two Antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Ong: Digest:' & 'Anis Etoile' approx 28 cm high(2)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Hemaine' &…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars (2)

Two antique French porcelain chemist jars 'Hemaine' & 'Vaseline' approx 30 cm high (2)

A large Victorian shop-counter clear-glass pharmacy display…

Victorian Red Glass Pharmacy Display Bottle

A large Victorian shop-counter clear-glass pharmacy display bottle, wide bulbous body, flared flat topped neck with tall faceted ovoid stopper, filled with red coloured liquid. Height 74 cm

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

A Pharmacists Chemist bottle and associated, Medicinal…

Antique Chemist Bottle and Accessories Collection

A Pharmacists Chemist bottle and associated, Medicinal accessories collection, c.1900-1950's, including variety of Australian manufactures and retailers, many with original labels and boxes

Pair of antique French porcelain chemist jars, decorated with…

Antique French Porcelain Chemist Jars with Floral Decorations

Pair of antique French porcelain chemist jars, decorated with ribbons & flowers, titled 'AXONG' & 'TABAC IBERIA', approx 27 cm high

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)

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)

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 Pharmaceutical carboy, 30 cm high approx.

30cm Pharmaceutical Carboy

Large Pharmaceutical carboy, 30 cm high approx.

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.

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)

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)

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

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 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 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 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. 70 cm high.

Pharmacy Carboy Display: 70cm High

A large pharmacy window display carboy. 70 cm high.

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.

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)

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 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)

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

Color-Coded Pharmacy Bottles with Labels

Six various coloured pharmacy bottles with labels A/F

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)

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

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

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

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)

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 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)

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)

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

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)

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

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

French Alcool Camphor Chemist Bottle - Antique

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

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

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

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

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 glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 cm high

Antique 86cm Glass Pharmaceutical Carboy

Antique glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 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

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 cm high

Blue & White Chemist Jar - 34cm

Decorative blue & white chemist jar, 34 cm high

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 cm

19th Century Apothecary Jars - 17cm Height

Two 19th century apothecary jars, height 17 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

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

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

Antique Chemist Jars Set

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

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…

A pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

18th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

A pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

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 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

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 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 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.

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 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

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 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.

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

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

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

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 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

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)

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.

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

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

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

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)

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…

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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)

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

Antique SYR:RHEI Pedestal Drug Jar

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Sangsues' Painted Pedestal Jar

Sangsues pedestal jar, later painted

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

Antique Pine Chemist Drug Jars

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

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 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 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

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)