Antique Apothecary Jars, Including A. Collin and T. Bobin, Paris

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Antique porcelain apothecary jars, Paris Porcelain, mid-19th century.

Left to right:

4.  CARB:  POTAS:  (carbon you can drink; activated charcoal used to help treat a drug overdose or poisoning) stamped trademark A. Collin Paris, 10 3/4” (27.4cm) high, 4 1/2” (11.4cm) diameter, $895.

5.  SUBNIT:  de BISMUTO  (it comes from Bismuth; used to treat diarrhea) impressed number 60-28, 12 1/4” (31.1cm) high, 6 1/2” (16.5cm) diameter, $795.

6.  CARB: de POT.  (carbon you can drink; activated charcoal used to help treat a drug overdose or poisoning) stamped trademark T. Bobin Paris, 10 3/4” (27.4cm) high, 5 1/2” (14cm) diameter, $695.

The apothecary jars have wear to the gilding; wear consistent with age and use.

Number 5 has minor chips on the cover.