English and European Ceramics and Glass - 02 Oct 2012

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An unusually large delftware drug jar early 18th century

£700 - £1,000

An unusually large delftware drug jar early 18th century, two winged cherubs holding flower stems either side of a shell atop a cartouche inscribed 'EL: LENITIV.', restored cracks, 24cm. Paper label for Alistair Sampson Antiques. Lenitivum was an electuary with ingredients including senna, prunes and liquorice which, as could be expected, had a purgative effect.

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