Pharmacy jar - Pewter

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A 20th‑century pewter pharmacy vase for Theriaca Magna Andromachi Seniores, with lion‑head handles, 50 cm high by 20 cm wide by 20 cm deep, originating from Spain, in good used condition with small signs of age.

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This is a pewter apothecary vessel, known as the Theriaca Magna Andromachi Seniores vessel.
The vase originally belonged to the pharmacy of the Jesuit College in Toulouse.
The theriac was an ancient and powerful medicine, regarded as a universal remedy against many diseases and poisons.
The vase features elaborate decorations and handles shaped like lion heads.

This is a pewter apothecary vessel, known as the Theriaca Magna Andromachi Seniores vessel.
The vase originally belonged to the pharmacy of the Jesuit College in Toulouse.
The theriac was an ancient and powerful medicine, regarded as a universal remedy against many diseases and poisons.
The vase features elaborate decorations and handles shaped like lion heads.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Metal type
Pewter
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Metal
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
50 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
20 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
ItalyVerified
2
Objects sold
Private

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