Why You’ll Love It
A highly collectible handcrafted porcelain apothecary jar by British artisan Terry Curran, this exquisite miniature recreates the elegance of historic 19th-century English chemist jars. Crisp cobalt blue transfer decoration, delicate real gold gilt bands, and a fitted lid lend remarkable authenticity at a tiny scale. The period inscription, “CONII FRUCTUS PREPARED BY JEWSBURY & BROWN,” references antique pharmaceutical labeling and gives the piece a distinctly scholarly, old-world character. Beautiful displayed in a pharmacy, kitchen, pantry, curiosity cabinet, Victorian shop, or apothecary vignette.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ⅜” tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Terry Curran, England
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The apothecary jar with lid is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
