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An English delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1740-50 image 1
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The Hutton Collection
Lot 157

An English delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1740-50

23 September – 7 October 2025, 12:00 BST
Online, London, Knightsbridge

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An English delftware apothecary syrup jar, circa 1740-50

The globular body raised on a spreading foot and applied with a gently flared spout to the reverse, painted in blue and black with a cherub, shell and winged angel head label, inscribed 'S:E MECON:', 18.7cm high

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Hutton Collection

'Syrupus de meconium was a syrup of poppy juice and like other opiates was used to calm and encourage sleep.

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