A striking collection of 14 antique French apothecary bottles dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Each glass vessel once held medicinal powders, tinctures, or remedies and still wears its original paper label — some preserved in crisp detail, others softly worn with age.
Cork stoppers, glass lids, and rusted metal caps offer a varied silhouette, and the hand-lettered typography in gold and black evokes the quiet authority of a well-stocked pharmacy. Whether grouped on a shelf or displayed individually, these relics tell stories of another era, where science met superstition and form followed function with a touch of flair.
Found in France, from the late 19th to the early 20th century
This set includes varying sizes of fourteen (14) glass apothecary bottles
Bottles have aged gracefully over time, resulting in a beautiful time-worn patina
The labels show signs of wear, as expected, due to age and use
One bottle has lost its label over time
Remnants of an unknown powder and liquid are present in some bottles
The (former) contents of the bottles are as labeled:
Silicate de Chaux - Calcium Silicate
Semences de Fenouil - Fennel Seeds
Pastilles de Calomel - Calomel Lozenges
Teinture de Ratanhia - Ratanhia Tincture
Benzoate de Mercure - Mercuric Benzoate
Poudre Cr : de Tartre - Cream of Tartar Powder
Permagan Potasse - Potassium Permanganate
Vin d’Absinthe - Wine of Absinthe
Poudre d’Ac : Citrique - Citric Acid Powder
Teinture d’Assa Foetida - Tincture of Asafoetida
Alcool de Menthe de Ricqles - Ricqles brand Mint Alcohol
Grande Pharmacie Commerciale du Docteur L. Bobo
Poudre Sulf : d’Antim - Sulfur Powder
Unlabeled
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Request a trade discount here.
A striking collection of 14 antique French apothecary bottles dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. Each glass vessel once held medicinal powders, tinctures, or remedies and still wears its original paper label — some preserved in crisp detail, others softly worn with age.
Cork stoppers, glass lids, and rusted metal caps offer a varied silhouette, and the hand-lettered typography in gold and black evokes the quiet authority of a well-stocked pharmacy. Whether grouped on a shelf or displayed individually, these relics tell stories of another era, where science met superstition and form followed function with a touch of flair.
Found in France, from the late 19th to the early 20th century
This set includes varying sizes of fourteen (14) glass apothecary bottles
Bottles have aged gracefully over time, resulting in a beautiful time-worn patina
The labels show signs of wear, as expected, due to age and use
One bottle has lost its label over time
Remnants of an unknown powder and liquid are present in some bottles
The (former) contents of the bottles are as labeled:
Silicate de Chaux - Calcium Silicate
Semences de Fenouil - Fennel Seeds
Pastilles de Calomel - Calomel Lozenges
Teinture de Ratanhia - Ratanhia Tincture
Benzoate de Mercure - Mercuric Benzoate
Poudre Cr : de Tartre - Cream of Tartar Powder
Permagan Potasse - Potassium Permanganate
Vin d’Absinthe - Wine of Absinthe
Poudre d’Ac : Citrique - Citric Acid Powder
Teinture d’Assa Foetida - Tincture of Asafoetida
Alcool de Menthe de Ricqles - Ricqles brand Mint Alcohol
Grande Pharmacie Commerciale du Docteur L. Bobo
Poudre Sulf : d’Antim - Sulfur Powder
Unlabeled
Available for pick up, local delivery, and nationwide shipping.
This item requires either freight shipping or white glove delivery service.
Request a shipping quote here.
Request a trade discount here.
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