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An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm
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An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm

18th century
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An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm.

An 18th century to early 19th century, Italian earthenware-majolica apothecary jar with hand painted decoration and Latin medicine description AQ DI CARDO SANTO.

The blue and white monochrome decoration probably suggests it’s from the Bassono region of northern Italy which suggests probably 18th century, TBV, and possibly into the early 19th century.

A superb example of early Italian apothecary jar, highly sought after and prized pieces. A hand made earthenware jar, hand painted and showing a 19th century staple repair to the top rim/edge. This style of repair is certainly 19th century.

The remaining areas of the jar an in mostly excellent condition with some crazing to the tin glaze surface.

Dimensions

Height 24cm

Base 10cm diameter

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Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Italian Majolica Apothecary Jar to the 18th Century.

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SA1203208
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An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm.
An 18th century to early 19th century, Italian earthenware-majolica apothecary jar with hand painted decoration and Latin medicine description AQ DI CARDO SANTO.
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fig 1. An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT.
fig 1. An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm

The blue and white monochrome decoration probably suggests it’s from the Bassono region of northern Italy which suggests probably 18th century, TBV, and possibly into the early 19th century.

A superb example of early Italian apothecary jar, highly sought after and prized pieces. A hand made earthenware jar, hand painted and showing a 19th century staple repair to the top rim/edge. This style of repair is certainly 19th century.

fig 2. An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT.
fig 2. An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm

The remaining areas of the jar an in mostly excellent condition with some crazing to the tin glaze surface.

Dimensions

Height 24cm

Base 10cm diameter

Please request more photos and any questions invited.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Italian Majolica Apothecary Jar to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203208
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Archive I An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT.

An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm

Archive II An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View II
Archive III An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View III
Archive IV An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View IV
Archive V An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View V
Archive VI An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View VI
Archive VII An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View VII
Archive VIII An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View VIII
Archive IX An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View IX
Archive X An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View X
Archive XI An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View XI
Archive XII An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View XII
Archive XIII An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View XIII
Archive XIV An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View XIV
Archive XV An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT. View XV
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An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT.
An 18-19th Century Italian Majolica Blue and White Apothecary Jar, 24cm
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An 18th to 19th century Italian blue and white tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jar featuring painted foliate borders and the Latin inscription CARDO SANT.
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Italian majolica, or maiolica, refers to tin-glazed earthenware developed during the Renaissance and produced through the 18th and 19th centuries. Pharmacy vessels, including cylindrical albarelli and rounded jars, were created to contain dried herbs, unguents, and medicinal treatments in apothecaries, often featuring hand-painted Latin labels indicating their contents.

These vessels were hand-thrown on a potters wheel using earthenware clay, fired once, and dipped in an opaque white tin glaze. Potters then painted designs onto the unfired glaze using metal oxide pigments, such as cobalt for blue shades, before subjecting the ceramic to a second high-temperature firing.

Authentic period examples demonstrate signs of hand-throwing, natural glaze crazing, and minor chipping around high-wear areas such as the rim and foot rim. Hand-painted lettering, historic Latin abbreviations, and minor surface imperfections consistent with traditional tin-glaze production methods also indicate age.

Displaying an apothecary jar as an individual decorative item on a bookshelf, mantelpiece, or console table introduces historical interest. Grouping blue and white ceramics together creates a curated focal point that integrates smoothly into both classic and contemporary interior schemes.

Clean delicate tin-glazed earthenware using a soft, dry microfibre cloth or a lightly dampened cloth with clear water. Immersion in water and the use of abrasive chemical cleaners should be avoided, as moisture can penetrate glaze cracks and weaken the porous earthenware clay underneath.
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