Dispensing pot for hemlock extract, Italy, 1771-1830

Italian pharmacy vase, early C19 polychrome maiolica Dispensing pot for hemlock extract, Italy, 1771-1830

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Italian pharmacy vase, early C19 polychrome maiolica
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Italian pharmacy vase, early C19 polychrome maiolica, possibly Ligurian, used for hemlock extract

The jar labelled “Extr: Cicut: Storc”, second from the right, once stored Störck’s Extract of Hemlock. Used to treat cancers and tumours, the treatment was invented by Anton Störck (1731-1803), who was a Viennese medical professor. Hemlock is a poisonous plant. The jar, one of four shown here, was presented as a gift to the Wellcome collection on the previous owner’s death in 1932.

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A112516
Materials:
whole, pottery, polychrome maiolica
Measurements:
overall: 143 mm 104 mm, .29kg
type:
dispensing pot
credit:
Canney, V.