Antique apothecary bottle SYR. VIOLAE – cobalt blue glass (24 cm)

This antique cobalt-blue glass apothecary bottle was used for Syrupus Violae (violet syrup), a traditional preparation in apothecary settings. Crafted from heavy, deep-blue glass, the bottle has a functional, understated design clearly intended for daily professional use.

An engraved capacity measure is featured on the top. This detail is crucial: it indicates actual use within a pharmacy and places the bottle in a period before the complete standardization of pharmacy glass. Decorative reproductions almost always lack this feature.

The bottle comes complete with its original glass stopper and a matching measuring cup, also made of cobalt blue glass. Together, they form a cohesive whole that is rarely preserved intact. The glass shows minor signs of wear consistent with its age and function, with no cracks or restorations.

An authentic and functional pharmacy object from the transitional period around 1900, which today has both collector's value and a strong decorative presence.

Dimensions
Height: 24 cm
Diameter: 9 cm
Weight: 724 grams