Featured Old Pharmacy Jars

Discussion in 'Pottery, Glass, and Porcelain' started by António Ferreira, Dec 14, 2019.

  1. António Ferreira

    António Ferreira New Member

    Got these (and a lot more!) from a friend who moved to a new facility.
    The only thing I know is that they are really old. The bottom shows the mark of being cut (don't really know how to explain...) and the white jars are from Vista Alegre (a famous Portuguese brand).






     
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  2. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The glass ones are "mold blown" - it's the old way. They have a pontil mark on the bottom where they were broken off the rod. Definitely old.
     
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  3. sabre123

    sabre123 Well-Known Member

    Apothecary jars
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    Cevadilla tincture is used externally to combat pediculosis.

    Pediculosis (lice, head lice, body lice, pubic lice, cooties, crabs) (a bit of sunshine to brighten up your day)

    What is pediculosis?
    Pediculosis is an infestation of the hairy parts of the body or clothing with the eggs, larvae or adults of lice.
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    I feel like I should have used protection before posting this.
     
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  4. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    :eek::hilarious:
     
    i need help, Dec 14, 2019
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  5. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Old, yes, but pharmacy jars go back a long way ...I once owned a Genovese majolica jar (albarello) from the 1500's ...
     
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  6. Dunesfield

    Dunesfield Member

    Those are some great looking jars. The fact that they have the original labels usually adds to the value. Those cobalts are very cool. Thanks for sharing!
     
    Dunesfield, Dec 14, 2019
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    sorry Antonio...I should have looked here 1st !
    Apologies...:sorry::sorry:
     
    komokwa, Dec 14, 2019
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  8. Fid

    Fid Well-Known Member

    I don't know what should be "really old" ? the pharmacy still exists in Minde and the phone number is post-1945.
    to print these "old" labels is no problem.
     
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