Item Report
Mid-Century Modern Ribbed Clear Glass Apothecary Jar Trio
By: Unknown (industrial glassworks, likely American or European)
Style: Mid-Century Modern Glassware
Origin: United States or Western Europe
Materials: Mold-blown clear glass
Age: circa 1940–1960
Condition: Very Good (minor surface scratches, no chips or cracks visible, glass clarity intact)
Value: $40–$80 (set of three, depending on condition and market)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No maker’s mark or writing visible.
Date: 2025-06-21 14:06:58.684466
Description:
This is a set of three vintage clear glass apothecary jars with pronounced ribbed sides and domed lids, each with a small knob finial. The glass is thick and has a slight greenish tint typical of mid-20th-century production. The ribbed motif and rounded forms reflect a functional yet decorative style often found in American and European glassware from the 1940s–1960s. Such jars were often used in pharmacies, kitchens, or for storage of bath goods. The glass exhibits minor bubbles and imperfections, which are characteristic of earlier glassmaking methods.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This trio of ribbed glass apothecary jars is a well-preserved example of utilitarian yet stylish mid-20th-century household glassware. The robust construction, consistent ribbed motif, and domed lids suggest they were made for regular household or light commercial use. These jars retain decorative and functional value for collectors and vintage decorators.
Individual Images:
- Multiple angles show the ribbed detail and domed knobbed tops clearly. No chips
- cracks
- or repairs are visible. Slight surface blemishes and bubbles in the glass are consistent with vintage production. The uniformity in the ribbing and clarity in the glass strengthen attribution to mid-century glassworks.
Provenance:
No documentation or provenance provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface scratches, no chips or cracks visible, glass clarity intact)
Identification Score: 90%
The ribbed design, sizing, color, and glass thickness are consistent with mid-century household apothecary jars, commonly produced in the U.S. and Europe. The form and quality are recognizable, but lacking maker's marks or labels prevents 100% certainty.
Authenticity Score: 85%
The glass shows appropriate signs of modest age, such as small bubbles and a light greenish tint, without overt signs of modern reproduction. Lack of marks is typical for mid-century utility glass; however, exact provenance cannot be confirmed.
Image Memory Note
Trio of ribbed clear glass apothecary jars with domed lids and knob finials, mid-20th century, likely American or European.
Keywords
mid-century modern, apothecary jar, ribbed glass, vintage glassware, clear glass, United States, Western Europe, 1940s, 1950s, 1960s
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