17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor Because of it's heavy weight

Because of it's heavy weight prevented more serious dents

This mourning brooch is in age related condition with a bend to the main post and loss to enamel underneath the flower

There are minor scuffs from use and age

let me be worthy of it

17th to early 18th c. Tin-Glazed Large Italian Bulbous Handled Apothecary Jug Blackamoor Because of it's heavy weightWe are offering A 17th to early 18th Century Italian Apothecary Jug The medium used was called Maiolica (Majolica) which is a tin glazed earthenware pottery. Apothecary jugs from the 17th & 18th century Italy served both functional and decorative purposes. This one is embellished with a hand painted floral design over a buff ground. The storage vessel was used in apothecaries as containers for ointments, oils, and various medicines. Well established