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19th Century Regency Hand Blown Chemist Pharmacy Apothecary Display Carboy Sign
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A very early 19th century chemist display carboy, circa 1820 possibly earlier
The bulbous center sits on a stepped base with a swan like neck and a fine cut glass oversized stopper
The piece has been hand blown with pontil mark on the base, and is in perfect condition
These where used originally used as early trade signs for pharmacy's prior to when the majority of the population couldn't read, later used as decorative shop displays
The liquid we have placed within for display purposes, its florist liquid that comes in a multitude of colors, the liquid would be disposed off for transit,
Approximate 110cm in height
133cm in circumference
40cm in diameter at base.
- Dimensions:Height: 43.31 in (110 cm)Diameter: 15.75 in (40 cm)
- Style:Regency (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Blown Glass,Cut Glass
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1820
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Lowestoft, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4612114453471
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