Body and lid of the jar in original condition without cracks, damage, or restoration. There is internal scuffing and loss to the lower rim of the lid for where it has rubbed on the neck of the jar, this is to be expected with age. Areas of lifting to the internal white painted body. Areas of loss to the gilt coat of arms decorations, as can be seen in the photo. Still presents well and a very nice example. A period turned mahogany plinth base is accompanied with this lot.

No chips or cracks to the glass, body or lid. Finial of the lid has later gold oil paint applied. Minor losses and deterioration to the inside black ground which is generally the case. The white, yellow and gilt decoration with losses to the outer border of the descriptive reverse-painted and applied decoration "PURE DRUGS". A very fine example in original order. Good example in good condition considering age and purpose.

Numerous losses and rubbing.