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 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.

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 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

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

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)

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

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.

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)

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

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

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)

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 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)

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

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

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 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