Accession No

1242

Brief Description

pharmacy oil jar, English, early to mid 18th Century

Origin

England

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1700

Latest Date

1760

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (earthenware)

Dimensions

height 176 mm; breadth 195mm; depth 125; diameter (neck) 90 mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased by A.R. Hall, from Stoner and Evans, 3 King Street, St. James’ Square, London, in 09/1953.

Inscription

‘O: HIRUNDIN’ (Oil of Swallows)
‘4’ (on base)

Description Notes

Earthenware; tin glazed. Cobalt blue decoration. Everted rim; wide body; slightly flared base (Crellin shape G); flanged spout; strap handle. Songbird design with bowl of fruit, swags and two tassles from angel’s mouth. Angel’s wings are shaded.
(Decoration very similar to 1248).

Condition fair (chipped and cracked); complete

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