Apothecary & Alchemy

Glassware with a Darkly Playful Edge

Apothecary & Alchemy explores the decorative language of Victorian pharmacy through a series of engraved designs inspired by antique poison labels, botanical remedies and apothecary bottles. Beautifully ornamental at first glance, each piece carries a darkly playful twist, answering one familiar question with a smile: What's your poison?

From Artwork to Engraving

Each commission follows the same studio process, from artwork preparation and proof approval through to hand sandblasting and finishing in our Fife workshop.

Artwork preparation and proofing

Artwork Preparation

A digital proof is provided for approval before engraving.

Traditional sandblast engraving in our Fife studio

Traditional Sandblasting

Each piece is engraved by hand using traditional sandblast techniques.

The Story Behind the Collection

These designs draw on the structure and ornament of historical apothecary labelling, where decorative borders, engraved flourishes and carefully balanced typography combine to create a single, striking focal point. Inspired by nineteenth-century pharmacy bottles and poison labels, each composition is prepared specifically for engraving, preserving clarity and legibility across the glass.

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