Pair of English Syrup Jars

Made:
1684 in England

Pair of English syrup jars /1 "ROS.CU.AG" Rosaceus Cum Agarico, a syrup of rose with agaric, used to treat a variety of medical conditions including scurvy, and as an astringentand; /2 "E.FLO.PERSIC", Elixir Flore Persica, peach flower elixir? dated 1684

Details

Category:
Medical Ceramic-ware
Object Number:
1985-1976
type:
syrup jars
credit:
Sotheby's (New Bond St)

Parts

English delftware syrup jar

English delftware syrup jar

English delftware syrup jar, broken handle and globular spout, oviform on pedestal with patches of glaze missing, decorated in blue and white with the winged angel pattern, labelled S.ROS:CV:AG. (syrup of roses solutive with agaric); apothecary's initials, dated 1684

Materials:
ceramic
Object Number:
1985-1976/1
type:
syrup jars
English delftware syrup jar

English delftware syrup jar

English delftware syrup jar, oviform on pedestal, handle broken and large chip on rim, decorated in blue and white with the winged angel pattern, labelled S.E.FLO:PERSIC (syrup of peach blossom), apothecary's initials, dated 1684

Materials:
ceramic
Object Number:
1985-1976/2
type:
syrup jars