An English delftware pharmacy jar, circa 1720-30
Of oviform, painted in blue with strapwork cartouches edged with scrolls and surmounted by shells flanked by winged putti holding flower sprigs, inscribed 'C:CORT:AUR.', 18.5cm high
Sold for
£1,500
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This jar would have held Conditus Cortex Aurantiorum, meaning candied orange peel. This was used for flavour and as a mild tonic, to warm and strengthen the stomach.
Category: Decorative Arts / General Ceramics and Glass
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