Apothecary & Alchemy

Engraved glassware inspired by nineteenth-century apothecary bottles, poison labels and botanical remedies. Decorative borders, engraved flourishes and carefully balanced typography are brought together as bold focal compositions for glass.

From Layout to Engraving

Each piece is prepared in our Fife studio, then hand sandblasted and finished by hand.

Engraving layout prepared for approval

Engraving Layout

A digital layout 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 

Apothecary & Alchemy draws on the decorative language of Victorian pharmacy, where ornament and warning often appeared side by side. The designs retain that visual tension, combining elaborate label structures with a darker, playful edge and the familiar question: What's your poison?

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