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Pharmacy ewer: C.2308-1928

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Current Location: In storage

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Production: Unidentified Nevers factory

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Description

Earthenware, thrown, with applied handle and spout, tin-glazed and painted in blue and manganese-purple

Tin-glazed earthenware pharmacy ewer painted in blue with the royal arms of France, and in a cartouche below, with the name of the contents, 'Sirup/Emetic', painted in black

Earthenware, thrown, with applied handle and spout, tin-glazed and painted in blue and manganese-purple. The vase has a ovoid body standing on a short stem and a high domed foot. It has a short wide neck, a loop handle with a kick at the bottom, and a short straight spout linked to the neck by a small ring. Below the spout, painted in blue, are the royal arms of France (a crown over an oval shield charged with three fleur-de-lis), supported by angels, with below, a cartouche enclosing the name of the contents, 'Sirup/Emetic', painted in black. The rim is painted blue.

Notes

History note: Hierman, Brussels, from whom bought for 40 francs on 2 April 1902 by Dr J.W.L. Glaisher, FRS, Trinity College, Cambridge

Legal notes

Dr J. W. L. Glaisher Bequest

Measurements and weight

Height: 44.5 cm
Width: 38.7 cm

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century, first half
Circa 1700 - 1750

School or Style

Baroque

Components of the work

Decoration composed of high-temperature colours ( blue and black)
Surface composed of tin-glaze
Body

Materials used in production

Earthenware

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Sirup Emetic
  • Location: On the front under the spout
  • Method of creation: Painted
  • Type: Inscription

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Identification numbers

Accession number: C.2308-1928
Primary reference Number: 73328
Old object number: 2385

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 9 September 2025

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

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