English and European Ceramics and Glass - 23rd May 2017
Lot 77
A pair of Italian maiolica small albarelli or pill jars mid 18th century
Estimate £250 - £350 | Hammer £250
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Description
A pair of Italian maiolica small albarelli or pill jars mid 18th century, the waisted forms inscribed 'PILL EUFORBIO' and ' TROC ALCHECHE', within blue foliate scrolls picked out in yellow and ochre, on a pale blue ground in the berettino manner, some chipping, 13.5cm. (2)
Euphorbia is a herb used for treatment of asthma and bronchitis. The other jar contained cherry lozenges used, as today, for the treatment of sore throats.