English and European Ceramics and Glass - 13th October 2009
Lot 488
A pair of delftware dry drug jars
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £1300
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Description
A pair of delftware dry drug jars, each painted with cherubs holding flowers above a scrolling cartouche, labelled 'E:E,BACC:LAUR' and 'E:E,SCORD:C:OP', each underside marked with a 'Q', 18th century, restoration to one, 20cm. (2)
The titles on the jars refer to an electuary of scordium (Water Germander) with opium, and an electuary of bay-laurel berries. The latter ingredient is still used by herbalists today to combat rheumatism.
