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Spouted pharmacy jar: C.1329-1928

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Pottery: Unidentified Bristol pottery (Possibly)
Pottery: Brislington Pottery (Possibly)
Pottery: unidentified London pottery (Possibly)

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Description

Tin-glazed earthenware painted in blue with the name of the contents, 'S:E: LIMON' within a wavy frame

Buff earthenware, tin-glazed and painted in blue. The pot has a globular body with a short neck and everted rim, and stands on a circular spreading foot which is hollow underneath. The front under the spout is decorated with a strapwork frame enclosing the name of the contents, 'S:E:LIMON', with below a fleur-de-lys and festoons.

Notes

History note: Unknown before testator, Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J.W.L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 21.5 cm

Place(s) associated

  • Bristol ⪼ England
  • Brislington ⪼ Somerset ⪼ England
  • London ⪼ England

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1928-12-07) by Glaisher, J. W. L., Dr

Dating

17th Century, Late
Charles II
Circa 1665 CE - 1680 CE

Note

The name is an abbreviation for Syrupus e succo limonum (Syrup of lemon juice)

School or Style

Baroque

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colour ( blue from cobalt oxide)
Handle And Spout
Pot

Materials used in production

buff Earthenware
Tin-glaze

Techniques used in production

Tin-glazing

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: S:E: LIMON
  • Location: On front below spout
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.1329-1928
Primary reference Number: 71821
Old object number: 1616
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 16 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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