Large English handblown and reverse-painted pharmacy (or specie) jar, likely by York Glass Company, labeled “Magnesia”. The coat of arms (possibly those of the Worshipful Society of Apothecaries) has a royal warrant in Latin text: “Honi. Soit. Qui / Mal Y Pensf / Treu Und Fest.” Painted white with pink, blue, red, and green details, including […]
Lot 393: 10 Small White Porcelain Pharmacy Jars: Toothpaste, Advertising, etc.
Collection of small white porcelain pharmacy and hygienic advertising jars in various sizes, circa late 19th/early 20th century. Includes jars from: Edward Cooks’ (tooth soap), Timothy White & Taylors (eye ointment), La Reine des Cremes (Paris, stamped M), James Atkinson’s Bears Grease (London), Holloway’s Ointment (London), G. Jozeau (London), W. Hudson Hair Dresser (Manchester), Sarsaparilla […]
Lot 391: Italian Majolica Albarello or Pharmacy Jug, dated 1540
Italian majolica pharmacy jar, albarello or syrup jug with blue and white scroll decoration and a banner reading “Aq. d Brecton”, rolled handle. Date of “1540” below the handle. 12 1/2 in H, 11 in. diameter. 17th century or earlier. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Michael Spalding, Nashville, TN. CONDITION: Significant crazing and glaze losses (up to […]
Lot 392: 11 Assembled English Green & Blue Apothecary Jars
Eleven (11) assembled English ceramic apothecary jars, including nine ( 9) green and white lidded ceramic pharmacy jars, stamped “40” on the bottom and with the following text on gilt labels (in alphabetical order): BORAX; CERA ALBA; CETACEUM; CRETA PRAEPAR; PULV AMYLI; UNC: AC: CARBOL; UNC. HYD. AMMON AND HYD: OXID: RUB. Note: the jars labeled CRETA PRAEPAR and UNC: […]
Lot 390: 2 Delft Apothecary Jars
Two (2) Delft Apothecary Jars, blue and white foliate and cartouche decoration with labels Syr. Pom. Dulc and Valeriana, fitted with likely later domed lids having concentric ring decoration and differing bulb finials. Each approximately 12 1/2 in. H x 7 in. Diameter. Dutch, late 18th – early 19th century. PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. […]
Lot 389: 2 Staffordshire Apothecary Jars, Leeches
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. […]
Lot 388: 3 Antique Apothecary Jars: Leeches, Tamarinds, Honey
1st & 2nd items: Pair of English, likely Staffordshire, “Tamarinds” and “Honey” apothecary jars with cobalt and gilt decoration and bud finials. Honey jar has cobalt blue painted “12” on interior base and lid. 12 1/2 in. incl. lid H x 7 in. D. 19th century. 3rd item: English stoneware “Leeches” apothecary jar with perforated domed […]
Lot 387: Pair of Italian Faience Majolica Portrait Albarello Jars
A pair of Italian faience albarello type or majolica apothecary jars of narrow-waisted form, with opposing central portrait vignettes, surrounded by depictions of battle implements and armory on a blue ground. The coat of arms may represent Alof de Wignacourt, Grand Master of the Order of Malta, 1601 – 1622. Painted “1602” on the bottom verso, […]
Lot 386: Pair Delft Apothecary Jars, Paulus van der Bergh, 18th c.
Pair of Delft blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary vessels of tall, baluster forms, each with double twisted figural snake handles (symbolic of Asclepius, the Greek deity of medicine and healing) over Bacchus masks, the centers hand painted with scenes of figures in landscapes, on pedestal feet with foliate painted decoration. Signed to the underside […]
Lot 385: Agateware Teapot, Staffordshire Dish, Creamware & Lustreware Pitchers, 4 pcs
Four (4) British ceramic items: agateware teapot, John Rose Coalport creamware Jug, Staffordshire dish and Sunderland lustreware jug. 1st item: Agateware teapot, pear-shaped with domed lid, loop finial, and C-scroll handle. 11 in. H. 2nd item: Rare Coalport creamware milk jug, both sides with Napoleonic era political cartoons including “LeBrun Leaving Holland” and “Cosack Mode of Attack” […]
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