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1st item: Blue English Staffordshire cylindrical apothecary jar with “LEECHES.” label in a white swag banner with gilt lettering. Exterior has two white handles and a perforated Maltese cross-designed lid with bud finial. Bottom has red-gummed label with E-18 inventory number, from the Max M. Warsaw Collection, Chicago. 13 in. (incl. lid finial) H x 10 in. D (incl. handles). 2nd item: English Staffordshire apothecary jar with perforated domed lid and pedestal base. Labeled “LEECHES.” in gilt lettering, with gilt accents. Exterior finial and two handles. Gilt faces painted on each side of handles. 10 in. with lid H x 4 1/2 in. D., Bottom has red-gummed label with E-19 inventory number, from the Max M. Warsaw Collection, Chicago. 15 in. (incl. lid finial) H x 8 in. D (incl. handles).
PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Ian M. Mathison, Murfreesboro TN and Big Rapids, MI.
CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with a cracked and chipped lid, consistent with age and use. 2nd item: Overall good condition, with a small chip on the lid and rim interior, consistent with age and use.
