Rare And Important Apothecary Candy Box. Blown Glass. Napoleon III Period XIX Es

Important jar and its lid are in blown glass from the Napoleon III period (around 1860) These jars in the shape of candy boxes with lids were quite rare and are difficult to find today. In the large cities of the second half of the 19th century, this type of object was often put forward to show the opulence of the fronts of apothecaries' or herbalists' pharmacies, a guarantee of the "seriousness" of the specialist in pharmacy practices. , then in full swing... These windows were decorated with ceramic pots and various jars with multiple substances and suspended pear-shaped glassware. There were also clyster syringes and other unusual objects on display. Today, it is a superb decorative object into which you can pour colored water. Very decorative and rather original! Imposing in its forms, it nonetheless remains a delicate and graceful object. In perfect condition. Napoleon III period Width at the base: 18 cm Height of the cap alone: 27 cm Height of the bombonniere without the cap: 53 cm