Ref: V334
£ 550
Price is subject to availability and market conditions.
Dutch Delft blue and white drug jar, early 18th century, with the label 'B LUCATELL' within an elaborate cartouche surmounted by peacocks and a basket of flowers, height: 6 3/4in. 17.2cm, condition: chips and flaking to rim and foot. Locatelli balsamum ointment was made by an Italian physician Lodovico (d.1657) and was used to treat ulcers; it was made from various ingredients including red sandalwood, pine resin and olive oil. For further details see Rudolf E.A. Drey Apothecary Jars, 1978.