Blue drug jar decorated in yellow and gilt

Made:
1801-1900 in England
maker:
Samuel Alcock and Company
Blue drug jar decorated in yellow and gilt, with iron lid

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Blue drug jar decorated in yellow and gilt, with iron lid
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Blue drug jar decorated in yellow and gilt, with iron lid, containing bay leaves, but labelled honey, English, 19th century

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643034
Materials:
iron, earthenware and complete
Measurements:
overall: 290 mm x 269 mm x 170 mm, 3.1 kg
lid: 145 mm,
type:
drug jar