Apothecary Bottle

18th century

This blown and molded square-shaped bottle has a narrow neck and flared lip. The container is decorated with a baked enamel white shield framed in blue without a label. Just above the shield is a lion and a red crown with a blue orb. Containers with blank labels could be filled with different ingredients depending on the apothecaries needs. When the contents of the jars were replaced, apothecaries would write the appropriate name in the medallion.