English and European Ceramics and Glass - 02 Oct 2012

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Two Continental tin-glazed wet drug or oil jars 18th century

£200 - £300

£350

Two Continental tin-glazed wet drug or oil jars 18th century, painted in blue and titled for 'O,LUMBRICORU' and 'Oll. Laurini', some damages, 21cm max. (2) Oil of Earthworms was used as a pain relief treatment, particularly for arthritis, and produced by boiling up worms with olive oil and wine. The rather more appealing Oil of Bay Leaves was used to alleviate sinus and lung congestion.

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