Antique French Apothecary Bottle

A surprising yet delightful find, these Antique French Apothecary Bottles are lovely examples of necessity meeting ingenuity - a protected way to transport bottled medications and remedies for travel! Specialized containers for toiletries, eating & drinking, sewing and writing, along with many other tools and conveniences, were popular personal items to acquire as travel became accessible for a greater swath of society in the 19th century.

Expertly honed from boxwood, the beautiful exterior cases open by removing the domed top section from the lower base to reveal the original bottle and stopper inside. Available in a range of sizes, depending on the quantity of potion or mixture inside, bottles such as these were utilized for powdered formulations and liquids, as well as fragrance.

Each of these lovely remnants from travel days long past contains a corresponding bottle and stopper. Once inserted within the form-fitting case with its smart silhouette, steamliner and train tpassengers could be assured that the bottle's precious cargo would arrive safely and intact from the effects of a jostling train or coach. This often brought considerable peace of mind in the days when running to the nearest corner pharmacy for your physician's compounded blend was not as accessible as it is today.

Beautiful on display, each of these antique bottles makes a handsome statement that is further amplified when presented as a grouping. We are confident each and every one of these charming travel accessories will bring a distinctive touch to every setting.

Each bottle is strictly one-of-a-kind and subject to prior sale. Bottles sold separately. In good antique condition with signs of age and use. Size Small displays a small amount of staining on the reverse and underside of the case. Please make your selection from the drop down menu. In increasing size, bottles are classified as micro, diminutive, demi, petite, small, medium and large. Sizes range from 2.375"H x .875" in diameter to 8"H x 3" in diameter.