Apothecary opium and vinca major french vintage pharmacy hot jars by Longchamp in hand painted earthenware

Pair of Longchamp pharmacy jars from the late 1950's in hand painted earthenware/ ceramic. This beautiful pair of apothecaries/ pharmacy jars were crafted by the company Longchamp in Burgundy France which was established in 1832. The pharmacy jars would have been used to dispense opium used for pain and and to induce anesthésia and Vinca Major from the Periwinkle plant family which was used for astringent and tonic properties. Both pharmacy jars bear the Longchamp hallmark on hot the bottom and also very rare and very charming a hand painted name on each which would either be that of the creator or the establishment to where the apothecary jar was destined to be used. This pair is in almost perfect condition, just one tiny chip on the base rim of one jar. A beautiful set of French pharmaceutical history. Blue and white with painted design of the herb or flower to be stored in the jar.


Dimensions in Inches
Height 6.7 Diameter 3.1 per jar

Weight in Lbs and ounces
Opium 0.88 lb. Vinca Major 0.78 lb

Dimensions in Centimetres
Height 17cm Diameter 8cm per jar

Weight in Kgs
Opium 400g Vinca Major 354g

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