A late 16th century 'berettino' ground Venice maiolica syrup jar
£1,063
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
Description
of baluster form with a serpentine handle decorated in the berettino style with allover scrolling foliage and a drug label 'S:SCCCI ROSAR' (syrup of roses-an aperient (laxative)) and with the initials SA below the handle
Dimensions
22.5cm high
Footnote
Notes:
For contents see Rudolph E.A Drey, 'Apothecary Jars', (London 1978) p228