A set of four delftware wet drug or syrup jars 18th century

A set of four delftware wet drug or syrup jars 18th century, painted in blue, each with two cherubs above a floral cartouche, inscribed 'S.Violar', 'S. Rosar. Sol', 'Mel. Rosac' and 'Ox. Scillit', some small damages, 18cm. (4) Syrup of violets has culinary uses as well as being believed to ward off evil spirits and treat insomnia. Rosatus solutivus was an evaporated solution with laxative effects, while Honey of Roses was used in gargles and lotions for treating sores and mouth ulcers. Oxymel scilliticum is a preparation of squill bulbs and clarified honey still used today in cough medicines including Buttercup Syrup.