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Antique Apothecary Ointment Jar with Lid, Cobalt Blue & White Pharmacy Pot
$79.00
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This antique blue-and-white ceramic apothecary jar was used by pharmacists to store medicinal preparations, particularly ointments and other compounded remedies. The bold cobalt-blue body, white glazed lid and base, and transfer-decorated labels are characteristic of traditional European pharmacy ware.
The surviving inscriptions used abbreviated pharmaceutical Latin, a common practice when pharmacists labeled medicines and ingredients. The worn inscription reads “UNG: HYD: NIT:”, an abbreviation for the Latin Unguentum Hydrargyri Nitratis — mercuric nitrate ointment.
Apothecary jars of this type were both practical and decorative. They were displayed on pharmacy shelves, where standardized Latin names allowed pharmacists to identify their contents. Over time, repeated handling, cleaning, and exposure caused many of the labels to fade and flake.
This pot is in good condition with its strong blue base, light crazing, and one chip on the bottom near the back. A unique addition to your advertising pot collection!
Measures: 3 1/2” tall x 3 1/4” diameter
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These are authentic pieces sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from sources who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.
Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and traveling the countryside antiquing.
On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.
Returns are not excepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.
| Weight | 2 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 5 × 5 × 5 in |
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