EXCEPTIONAL! Very Large 19th Century Hand Blown Apothecary Jar

Glass : Antique : British / French

 

This most AMAZINGLY LARGE Apothecary Jar of exquisite proportions,. is hand blown and is from the 19th century where it was first introduced by Pharmacies as a "Show Globe" in both England and France.

It has the most gracefully fluted bucket shaped pedestal bowl that rests on a simply designed knoped baluster with a flat knoped foot. The incredibly large lid is fluted to match and bears the most exquisitely faceted finial top.

In spite of all the elaborate detail, the effect... SHEER ELEGANCE!

These exquisite pieces...usually multiples, were placed high in the Pharmacy windows with colored liquid inside and were lit from behind ..and used as "Beacons" to announce that medical supplies were being dispensed there.

Today these beauties are coveted for where ever they are displayed they look FABULOUS!

Condition: Mint, NO chips or cracks...with a tight fitting set in lid ... the usual glass bubbles and a smooth pontil.

Size: 23" Height x 11 1/2 " at its Widest

Item ID: gz000172