{"product_id":"antique-french-apothecary-enamel-label-gelatina-alb","title":"Antique French Apothecary Enamel Label – “Gelatina Alb.”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved set of antique French apothecary enamel plaques, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century (c. 1890–1920). The main plaque reads “Gelatina Alb.”, the traditional Latin abbreviation for gelatina alba, or pharmaceutical-grade white gelatin—once an essential ingredient in historic medical and laboratory preparations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted in fired porcelain enamel on metal, each piece has a substantial, satisfying weight, reflecting the quality of early institutional signage designed for daily use in pharmacies, hospitals, or laboratories. The accompanying oval number plates (14, 15, and 26) would have originally corresponded to drawers or cabinets within an apothecary interior.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crisp black typography against the soft white enamel, paired with gentle wear and small chips from age, gives these plaques an unmistakable old-world presence. Today, they make striking decorative accents—perfect for gallery walls, shelving displays, kitchens, or anywhere a touch of European history feels at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Gelatina Alb.” plaque: approx. 6 × 1.5 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber plaques: approx. 2.5 × 1.5 inches each\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePorcelain enamel on metal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal mounting holes present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful age-appropriate wear and patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rare and evocative set that carries both history and timeless character, equally suited to collectors and lovers of European interiors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46107731820697,"sku":null,"price":235.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/748D5A9F-2C13-4425-B97E-CC63267A722D.jpg?v=1781559142","url":"https:\/\/anniesalcove.com\/products\/antique-french-apothecary-enamel-label-gelatina-alb","provider":"Annie's Alcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}