Vintage Glass Apothecary Jar

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VINTAGE GLASS APOTHECARY JAR
Era: 1930s
Style: Traditional Pharmaceutical/General Store
Origin: Likely American

OVERVIEW:
A substantial clear glass apothecary or … Read more VINTAGE GLASS APOTHECARY JAR
Era: 1930s
Style: Traditional Pharmaceutical/General Store
Origin: Likely American

OVERVIEW:
A substantial clear glass apothecary or candy store jar with distinctive gourd-shaped finial lid, representing the traditional storage vessels used in early 20th-century pharmacies and general stores.

SPECIFICATIONS:
• Height: 13 inches
• Width: 8 inches
• Material: Clear glass
• Construction: Blown/molded glass
• Type: Storage/Display Jar

DESIGN ELEMENTS:
• Form:
- Spherical body
- Elongated finial lid
- Wide mouth opening
- Rolled base rim
- Classical apothecary shape

• Technical Features:
- Clear glass construction
- Ground glass lid fit
- Seamless design
- Stable base
- Substantial weight

• Characteristics:
- High clarity glass
- Smooth surface
- Well-balanced proportions
- Traditional silhouette
- Functional design

CONDITION:
Excellent Vintage Condition
• One minor chip at the top (as photographed)
• Clear, bright glass
• Original finish
• Well-preserved lid
• Clean surfaces

HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
These jars were common fixtures in early 20th-century pharmacies, confectionery shops, and general stores, used for displaying and storing everything from medicinal ingredients to penny candies. The substantial size and quality construction reflect the importance of visual merchandising in retail establishments of the period.

DECORATIVE SUGGESTIONS:
• Kitchen storage display
• Bathroom organization
• Candy buffet vessel
• Decorative centerpiece
• Apothecary collection

COLLECTING NOTE:
Early pharmaceutical and store fixtures like this are increasingly collected both for their historical value and their ability to add vintage character to modern interiors. See less