{"title":"Apothecary \u0026 Herbalist Collectibles","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"italian-empoli-art-glass-apothecary-jar","title":"Italian: Empoli Art Glass Apothecary Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1960s Italian Empoli art glass apothecary jar in ruby red — attributed to Rossini or Stelvia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stunning large-scale statement piece of mid-century Italian export glass from the Tuscany region. Features a vibrant ruby red body with a vertical optic ribbed texture that catches and refracts light beautifully, finished with hand-applied clear glass rigaree (crimped trim) around the lid and base, topped with a clear stylised floral finial. Collectors call this the iconic \"Circus Tent\" or \"Apothecary\" style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45969671520454,"sku":"Listing 062-April-2026","price":4250.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/EmpoliApothecaryJarsBonbonnieres015.jpg?v=1782181262"},{"product_id":"vintage-apothecary-rare-complete-24-pill-victorian-apothecary-roller","title":"Vintage Apothecary: Rare Complete 24-Pill Victorian Apothecary Roller","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique museum-quality 19th-century pharmaceutical pill machine. This professional-grade apothecary pill machine was used by Victorian chemists to hand-roll and cut medicinal tablets before the era of mass production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal solid mahogany base with a 24-groove brass plate and matching dual-handle roller. Markings: Brass plate graduated 6, 12, 18, 24 for precise pill counts; roller stamped with a \"5\" batch\/size mark. Authentic Victorian Mahogany and heavy-duty fluted brass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout centrepiece for any medical, pharmaceutical, or Victorian history collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLikely made by S. Maw, Son \u0026amp; Sons (London) or York Glass Co., both major producers of this specific mahogany and brass design in England, circa 1870–1900. Production Style: The way the brass plate is secured with recessed screws into the mahogany base is characteristic of late 19th-century British engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must-have for medical history enthusiasts or as a high-end statement piece for a home office or study. It was used by Victorian pharmacists to manufacture uniform medicinal pills before factory mass production became standard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shift2ThriftVintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46948439457990,"sku":"Listing 010-April-2026","price":2300.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/2163\/2198\/files\/Antique19thCenturyPharmaceuticalPillRoller01.jpg?v=1786969842"}],"url":"https:\/\/shift2thriftvintage.co.za\/collections\/apothecary-herbalist-collectibles.oembed","provider":"Shift2ThriftVintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}