Lot description
The apothecary jar, made by the York Glass Company in the United Kingdom, is a typical example of 19th or early 20th century pharmaceutical design. The container is decorated with a distinctive pink glaze and bears the inscription "UNG. HYD. MIT.", which refers to an ointment containing mercury (Unguentum Hydrargyri Mitius), which was historically used to treat various skin conditions, including infections and parasites. The pink color of the container and the simple gold inscription contribute to its elegant appearance, which was characteristic of English pharmacies of the time.condition:
crack on top edge
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