Dispensing pot of Ipecacuanha and Squill Pills

Made:
1830-1906 in Bristol

Salt glazed stoneware dispensing pot with metal lid for ipecacuanha and squill pills (PIL: IP c SCILLAE), with dried contents remaining. 83 mm x 72 mm diameter, 307 g. Made by Powell of Bristol, English, 1830-1906.

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637720
Materials:
ipecacuanha, squill, stoneware (salt glazed) and metal
Measurements:
height 83 mm
diameter 72 mm
307 g
type:
dispensing pot and pharmaceutical preparation
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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