Sterling Silver, Antique Flintlock Shotgun, Collectibles Estate Sale Auction
Lot 34:
Description
An antique clear glass apothecary storage jar, commonly referred to as a shop round, dating from the late 19th to early 20th century. The vessel is constructed of clear glass with a square-sectioned body and rounded shoulders. It includes a matching clear glass stopper that is hollow-blown with a flat, circular finial and a ground glass plug. The neck of the jar is also ground to provide an airtight seal. The front of the jar features a recessed glass label, also known as a vitrified label. This rectangular label is decorated with gold and red pinstripe borders and stylized ray motifs in the corners. The center of the label bears the printed text POT.BITART. in bold, black, italicized sans-serif capital letters. This is a pharmaceutical abbreviation for Potassii Bitartras, or Potassium Bitartrate, commonly known as Cream of Tartar. No maker marks, manufacturer names, or country of origin marks are visible on the item.
Total height: 9.375 inches
Base width: 3 inches.
Condition report:
The glass is clear and shows no signs of mineral clouding or etching. The body and stopper appear to be free of chips, cracks, or significant scratches. The ground glass surfaces of the neck and stopper show minor, typical wear consistent with age and use (photo 3). The recessed glass label is intact and highly legible. There is minor darkening and foxing visible along the interior perimeter of the glass label, which is a characteristic aging feature for this type of construction (photo 1).
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