An antique, hand-blown, olive-green tinted glass pharmaceutical bottle (or miniature demijohn), with a bulbous shape and narrow neck, typical of 19th-century apothecary containers. It retains its original, finely framed paper label bearing a handwritten inscription in ink indicating a preparation of the "Eau de vie" type. The glass displays a beautiful patina of age, with internal deposits and marks consistent with its former liquid contents. An authentic apothecary object, evocative of bygone pharmaceutical and chemical practices, and highly decorative for a cabinet of curiosities or apothecary's display case.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: 19th century ✦ Dimensions: Height approx. 16.5 cm; Width: 10 cm; Thickness: 6 cm ✦ Material: olive green tinted blown glass, handwritten paper ✦ Condition: good overall condition, old glass with bubbles, traces and patina of use, old label partially altered but legible, neck cut.
Authentic apothecary bottle with a strong character, ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, antique pharmacy collection or decorative apothecary display.
