{"product_id":"antique-blue-glass-apothecary-jar-victorian-cobalt-blue-pharmacy-bottle","title":"Antique Blue Glass Apothecary Jar | Victorian Cobalt Blue Pharmacy Bottle","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eAntique Blue Glass Apothecary Jars\u003c\/strong\u003e are beautiful original examples dating from the late Victorian to Edwardian period, handcrafted from rich cobalt blue glass and retaining their original pharmaceutical labels. Many examples also retain their original painted metal lids, making these increasingly scarce pieces especially appealing to collectors, interior designers and lovers of authentic antiques.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally found on the shelves of European pharmacies and dispensing chemists, these jars once stored medicinal tinctures, herbal extracts, pharmaceutical powders and botanical preparations. Their original Latin labels remain intact, offering a fascinating glimpse into the history of nineteenth-century medicine when remedies were prepared individually by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe deep blue glass was chosen for both beauty and practicality, helping to protect light-sensitive contents while creating an impressive display behind the pharmacist's counter. More than a century later, the rich colour continues to catch the light beautifully, making these jars striking decorative objects for both period and contemporary interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed individually or grouped together, they bring instant character to open shelving, glazed cabinets, kitchen dressers, bathrooms, studies and libraries. Their understated elegance allows them to complement country homes, barn conversions and modern interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these are authentic antique jars, dimensions vary slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall (without lid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge (with lid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original late Victorian to Edwardian antique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Handcrafted cobalt blue glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Original enamel pharmaceutical labels with gold edge and with Latin text\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Many examples retain their original painted metal lids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Beautiful decorative objects with genuine history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Perfect displayed individually or as a collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Authentic antiques over 100 years old\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Kitchen shelving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Bathroom styling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Glazed display cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Libraries and studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Apothecary collections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Curiosity cabinets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Country homes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contemporary interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthentic Antique Character\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery jar has lived a different life within a working pharmacy, so subtle variations in colour, proportions, labels and age-related wear should be expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually selected by Home Barn to ensure it reflects the quality, authenticity and character shown throughout our photographs. Whilst every jar belongs to the same period and shares the same distinctive style, each retains its own original pharmaceutical label and historic charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApproximate Age\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate Victorian to Edwardian, approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1880–1910\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelieved to originate from Continental Europe, most likely France, Belgium or Germany, where Latin remained the universal language of pharmacy throughout the nineteenth century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs genuine antiques over one hundred years old, every jar displays honest signs of age including gentle wear to the original label, minor marks to the glass and, where present, natural ageing to the painted metal lid. These characteristics are entirely consistent with their age and are celebrated as part of their authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e antique apothecary jar selected randomly from the collection shown in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eEvery jar is individually hand-selected by the Home Barn team before dispatch. As authentic antiques, labels and historic character naturally vary from one piece to the next, but you can be confident that your jar will closely reflect the quality, colour and overall appearance shown throughout our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe larger jars each have an original lid and the smaller jars have no lid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach jar bears a different original pharmaceutical label and may vary slightly in colour, proportions and historic character. Your jar will be carefully selected from our collection to ensure you receive an authentic antique that closely reflects the style, quality and overall appearance shown in our photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these genuine antiques?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Every jar is an original late Victorian or Edwardian pharmacy jar dating from approximately 1880–1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I receive the exact jar shown in the photographs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Each jar retains its own original pharmaceutical label and natural signs of age. The photographs represent the overall style, quality and character you can expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan they be displayed together?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Collections of antique apothecary jars create particularly beautiful displays on shelving, kitchen dressers and within glazed cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the labels original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Each jar retains its original pharmaceutical label bearing the Latin name of the medicinal preparation it once contained.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Barn","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":58334357750024,"sku":"ApothecaryTurqL","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small","offer_id":58334357782792,"sku":"ApothecaryTurqS","price":70.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/8405\/6584\/files\/Antique_Blue_Glass_Apothecary_Jar_Victorian_Cobalt_Blue_Pharmacy_Bottle_20.jpg?v=1785675926","url":"https:\/\/homebarnshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-blue-glass-apothecary-jar-victorian-cobalt-blue-pharmacy-bottle","provider":"Home Barn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}