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 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

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 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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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.

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

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)

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

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

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

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.

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)

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 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 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

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)

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

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

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 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 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 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

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 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

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.

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

Large lidded chemist jar, approx 68 cm high

68cm Lidded Chemist Jar

Large lidded chemist jar, approx 68 cm high

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)

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)

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)

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 pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

18th Century Italian Apothecary Jars

A pair of 18th century Italian apothecary jars

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 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

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)

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)

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

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 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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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)

Selection of antique French chemist bottles

Antique French Chemist Bottle Collection

Selection of antique French chemist bottles

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

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

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

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)

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

Antique SYR:RHEI Pedestal Drug Jar

Antique Pedestal drug jar SYR:RHEI

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

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)

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

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

Chemist Carboy, 50 cm high

50cm Chemist Carboy

Chemist Carboy, 50 cm high

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)

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)

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 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

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 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,…

19th Century French Cobalt Blue Carboy

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

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

Antique Chemist Jars Set

Five antique chemist jars, 29 x 15 cm

Antique glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 cm high

Antique 86cm Glass Pharmaceutical Carboy

Antique glass pharmaceutical carboy, 86 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…

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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 large pharmacy window display carboy. 70 cm high.

Pharmacy Carboy Display: 70cm High

A large pharmacy window display carboy. 70 cm high.

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

Antique Pine Chemist Drug Jars

Antique pine cased chemist drug jars

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

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)

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)

Antique French Chemist jar opium, 26 cm high

Antique Opium Chemist Jar, 26cm

Antique French Chemist jar opium, 26 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)

A set of ten rare blue pharmacy poison bottles.

Rare Blue Pharmacy Poison Bottle Set

A set of ten rare blue pharmacy poison bottles.

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 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)