Sold for A$420
Very Large Pharmacy Display Jar. Coat of Arms. Magnesia. Pontil to base.. Medicine. Chemist. Very Large Pharmacy display jar. Painted design inside. Multi-coloured decoration. Original lid. 575 mm without lid. Mid to late 1800s
Repaired. (0). Fabulous looking, large item! Amongst the elaborate design is printed York Glass Co Limited. The white paint is original, this is flaking in places. Around the coat of arms, Magnesia sections there is heavy flaking, yet, still plenty remaining showing the great details of the coat of arms. The rear half of the base has been broken at some stage, this is glued back in place, the glue has yellowed. A smaller section to rear body has also been glued back in touching in this glued in rear base. Sticky tape residue around the lower body and base edge, either to hold the piece in place when being glued, or to hide it totally. Has some stickers in place showing that this was for sale for $3,350! Lid is original, it has some wear and minor flakes to the gold. Estimate: $500-750
