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Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar
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Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar

19th century
Sold 17 June 2019 · Jason Clarke Antiques
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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.

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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
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.

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
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SA547137
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2015
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Jason Clarke Antiques

Jason Clarke Antiques
Telephone 07815 046645
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Newbury
Berkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jclarke
Verified Since Jul 2015
Items For Sale 78
Items Sold 609
Jason Clarke Antiques
Jason Clarke Antiques
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Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar
Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar
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Early Nineteenth Century Glass Leech Jar
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  • Period19th century
  • SizeH 26 cm (10 in) x W 22 cm (9 in) x D 22 cm (9 in)
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