The Warner Collection of British Delftware - 17th September 2019
Lot 64
A delftware syrup or wet drug jar mid 18th century
Estimate £300 - £500 | Hammer £1100
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Description
A delftware syrup or wet drug jar mid 18th century, the globular body painted with a narrow cartouche titled 'S:ROSAR:SOL', surmounted by two winged putti holding single flower stems either side of a scallop shell, raised on a tall spreading foot, marked 'Px' to the underside, 19cm.
Provenance: acquired from Sotheby's, 20th June 1967, lot 71.
Syrupus rosarum solutivus was made by infusing rose petals with water and adding sugar. It was taken to relieve constipation.