Flagon
Category
Ceramics
Date
Unknown
Materials
acid jar
Measurements
340 mm (Height); 210 mm (Diameter)
Order this imageCollection
Coleton Fishacre, Devon
NT 85847
Summary
A "Tamworth" stoneware container, similar to a cider flagon but with three shamferred shoulders marked poisonous and a screw top. Contained "Spirits Salts".
Marks and inscriptions
On three shoulders: [POISONOUS] Underneath: [TAMWORTH] On handle: adress label [RUPERT D'OYLY CARTE] / [COLETON FISHACRE] / [KINGSWEAR] / [DEVON] On shoulders: A number of adhesive labels. [partially destroyed GLASS] Maker's Label [CORROSIVE] / [SPIRITS SALTS] / [KILBICK BROs] / [203,4,5 UP...........] / [L.....]] / [EC4] over makers label [SA .....TEL .LAUN.. ] / [.....NION ROAD] / {CLAPHAM] GWR Parcel Labels [2/-; two shillings] / [3D; three pence}