English and European Ceramics and Glass - 2nd May 2018
Lot 250
Two small delftware dry drug or pill jars 1st half 18th century
Estimate £600 - £800 | Hammer £1800
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Description
Two small delftware dry drug or pill jars 1st half 18th century, both painted in blue with birds in leafy branches flanking baskets of fruit above banners inscribed 'O:MACIS' and P:RHABARB', the larger with a painted number to the underside, a rim crack, 9.6cm max. (2)
The smaller with paper labels for Jonathan Horne.
Both rhubarb and mace are used in the treatment of digestive disorders.