Civil War Era Cape Cod Glass Pharmacy Poison Jars

Pair of Cape Cod Glass Company Pharmacy Glass Poison Jars

12″ high x 2 1/2″ mouth

Glass Lids – Sharp Points on Lids. Iron Pontil. These round Poison Jars with the dome shaped cover were known in 19th century glass catalogs as “ring jars”. The jar was probably blown in a one piece mold and expanded and tooled, with the rings added on. The lid would have been free-blown then tooled into shape. These jars were intended primarily for apothecary shops and adapted to many uses for either storage or displaying goods. The base may or may not have a pontil rod scar.Priced at $200.00 each. Contact us at [email protected]

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Pair of Cape Cod Glass Company Pharmacy Glass Poison Jars

12″ high x 2 1/2″ mouth

Glass Lids – Sharp Points on Lids. Iron Pontil. These round Poison Jars with the dome shaped cover were known in 19th century glass catalogs as “ring jars”. The jar was probably blown in a one piece mold and expanded and tooled, with the rings added on. The lid would have been free-blown then tooled into shape. These jars were intended primarily for apothecary shops and adapted to many uses for either storage or displaying goods. The base may or may not have a pontil rod scar.Priced at $200.00 each. Contact us at [email protected]

Contact us @ [email protected]