Old clear blown glass apothecary jar for storing pure borax. Beautiful original handwritten paper label bearing the mention "Borax pur" (Pure Borax). Borax (sodium borate) was widely used in pharmacies in the 19th century for various preparations, notably for its mild antiseptic properties and in various officinal preparations. The bottle features beautiful old blown glass craftsmanship with characteristic irregularities, a thick base, and an original painted metal screw cap.
✦ Estimated period: 19th century (circa 1870-1900) ✦ Origin: Old pharmacy - France ✦ Dimensions: approx. 16.5 × 7 cm ✦ Material: Blown glass, paper label, metal cap ✦ Condition: Good general condition, signs of use and age, small bubbles and irregularities in the glass due to manufacturing, label with stains and wear, original metal cap with signs of use.
Old apothecary and pharmacy bottle, sought after for collections of antique medicine, old laboratories, and curiosity cabinets.
