Accession No

1241

Brief Description

pharmacy oil jar, English, 1680 - 1740

Origin

England

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1680

Latest Date

1740

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (earthenware); metal (tin)

Dimensions

length 215mm; max diameter 140mm; height 200mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased by A.R. Hall?

Inscription

‘O:CHAMOMEL:’ (Oil of Chamomile)

Description Notes

Earthenware; tin glazed; cobalt blue decoration. Everted rim; wide body; flanged base (Crellin Shape G with rather more pronounced waist at the foot). Flanged spout. Strap handle. Flat base. Songbird design, with peacock feather swag and single tassel. Chipped spout and several large chips out of the glaze.

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