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Medical & Oddities : 1900-1940s
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Early 1900s French Apothecary Jar Ext Jalap Hand Painted

From the estate of Dr. Stephen Provenza, a well know Pharmacist who collected books, Show Globes and early apothecary items from 1600's-early 20th Century.
I will start to sell some of his display jars on the site. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
A very nice hand painted French lidded jar. The lettering is hand written, as were most apothecary jars. The druggist would buy the blanks as they needed to make up growing repertoire of compounds and medicines. This process started in Europe staring back in the mid 600's AD.

This small decorated lidded jar continues in this tradition.
The bottom is marked: CP & Co France.
The hand painted flowers frames the " Ext. Jalap", which is extract of Jalap, according to searching, "Jalap has been known in Europe since the beginning of the 17th century, and derives its name from the city of Xalapa in Mexico, near which it grows, but its botanical source was not accurately determined until 1829, when Dr. J. R. Coxe of Philadelphia published a description."
Condition: Small chip on the bottom portion of the lid
Material: porcelain, thick walls
Size: 5.5" high
If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact me.

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