{"product_id":"victorian-plumbum-ustum-french-apothecary-jar","title":"Victorian Plumbum Ustum French Apothecary Jar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile they may have gotten their start holding the alchemical secrets to cure what ails you, French apothecary jars are forever an objet d'art in our book!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by E. Renault, a Parisian manufacturer specializing in high-quality apothecary jars and other pharmaceutical porcelain products, this beautifully decorated jar once contained plumbum ustum -- also known as burnt lead. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile no longer utilized because of its heavy metal toxicity, plumbum was used in the Victorian era in topical salves and ointments, as well as in medicated plasters to treat burns, skin ulcers, abscesses and other chronic sores. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful jar has clearly had a storied life. We believe it may have been in the process of becoming a lamp when we rescued it. It has a hole drilled into the bottom and the knob on the lid has been replaced with an antique porcelain drawer pull. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you decide to transform it into a lamp or put it on your shelf, this gorgeous jar still has a lot of life left! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1890s \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials: \u003c\/strong\u003ePorcelain, metal, paint \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/strong\u003e11.5\" x 5 3\/8\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings: \u003c\/strong\u003eRenault, Paris 27, Rue de l\"Entrepot \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: \u003c\/strong\u003eGood\u003cbr\u003eAs mentioned in the description, the jar does have a hole in the bottom and the original handle has been replaced with an antique drawer knob. Jar also has some paint loss, which is not uncommon considering its age and original use. Still a lovely piece. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__label\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003eWipe with a damp microfiber cloth if needed. Use extra care when cleaning painted area. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46819010478269,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/PlumbUstumApothecaryJar.jpg?v=1779649791","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/victorian-plumbum-ustum-french-apothecary-jar","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}