Shop round of vinegar of squill

Made:
1801-1900 in England

Shop round, clear glass, half full of dark liquid, for vinegar of squill, 190 mm x 78 mm diameter; rim: 37 mm diameter, English. Inscribed with 'ACET:SCILL:' Painted black lettering on curved gold panel, red and black edging on sides and lower border. 19th century

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A632608
Materials:
half-full, glass, squill, acetic acid and liquid
Measurements:
overall: 190 mm 78 mm, 0.654 kg
rim: 37 mm,
type:
shop round and medicinal preparation
credit:
Wellcome Trust