Accession No

1248

Brief Description

pharmacy syrup jar, English, 1700 - 1760

Origin

England

Maker

Class

medical

Earliest Date

1700

Latest Date

1760

Inscription Date

Material

ceramic (earthenware)

Dimensions

height 190mm; breadth 202mm; depth 145; neck diameter 89mm

Special Collection

Provenance

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

Inscription

on main body: ‘S :E SUC:AURANT’ [syrup of Oranges]
‘4’ (on base)

Description Notes

Earthenware; tin glazed; cobalt blue decoration. Bulbous body; narrow ‘waist’ with flared foot rim and hollowed base; flanged spout; strap handle opposite; everted rim (Crellin shape D). Songbird design with bowl of fruit and swag decoration. Angel below label panel with shaded wings and two tassels suspended from mouth.
(Decoration very similar to 1242)

Condition fair (some chips to glaze); complete.

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