Two large English pharmacy display jars

Made:
1830-1900

Two large English pharmacy display jars, painted glass for Rhubarb and Peruv Bark, 19th century

Large English pharmacy display jar, known as a specie jar, one of two, painted glass for Rhubarb with heraldic crest, 19th century.

Pharmacy display jar for rhubarb

1830-1900
Large English pharmacy display jar, one of two, painted glass for Peru Bark with heraldic crest, 19th century.

Pharmacy display jar for Peru bark

1830-1900

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A45392
Materials:
jar, glass, clear, painted inside and lid, iron, tin-plated
Measurements:
diameter 320 mm
rim: diameter 210 mm
height 650 mm
type:
display bottles
credit:
Foster

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