Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar

Name: Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA547137
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Jason Clarke Antiques

Description

An early nineteenth century glass leech jar.

Completely undamaged, this rare survivor consists of a glass bowl with folded outswept rim with a capstan stem and pontil mark to the base indicating its earlier origins.

These jars were kept by apothecaries to store leeches used for the purposes of blood letting on patients, a common practice for centuries and considered a cure for numerous health issues. The jar would have been covered with a layer of muslin to the top and secured with a piece of string around the inverted part of the rim.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA547137

Description

An early nineteenth century glass leech jar.

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Completely undamaged, this rare survivor consists of a glass bowl with folded outswept rim with a capstan stem and pontil mark to the base indicating its earlier origins.

Jason Clarke Antiques

fig 1. Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar

These jars were kept by apothecaries to store leeches used for the purposes of blood letting on patients, a common practice for centuries and considered a cure for numerous health issues. The jar would have been covered with a layer of muslin to the top and secured with a piece of string around the inverted part of the rim.

Physical Dimensions

Height

26cm (10.24")

Width

22cm (8.66")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Date of Manufacture

Jason Clarke Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA547137