Pharmacy display jar for rhubarb

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

The motto on the coat of arms is 'PIFERQUE PER ORBEM DICOR'. The shield is supported by two unicorns and the crest on the helmet is a rhinoceros. A face has been drawn on the brow of the helmet.

Details

Category:
Medical Glass-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A45392/1
Materials:
glass, paint and iron
Measurements:
overall: 630 mm 310 mm,
type:
display bottles
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust