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ANTIQUE #SA1084560

Collection Of 19th Century Medical Glass Leech Jars C1820

Status: This item has been sold
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Technical Description
 
A superb collection of five early 19th century glass leech jars dating to c1820. The collection includes a small pair, the standard personal size, a very fine blue example and a two rare large ''master'' examples which would have held multiple leeches. The clear examples also have folded rims. The leech jars would have had a gauze tied around the rim, preventing escape and allowing for air circulation.
 
Date & Origin
 
England, c1820
 
Condition
 
Excellent, age-related wear as shown, no chips cracks or restoration.
 
Dimensions
 
Tallest: 9cm with rim diameter: 8.8cm
 
Smallest:5.8cm with rim diameter 4.7cm
 
 
Internal Reference: 2024062401
Antique Number: SA1084560
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 9cm (3.5inches)
Width is 8.8cm (3.5inches)
Depth is 8.8cm (3.5inches)
Antique #SA1084560, shown on this page, originates from the 19th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
19th Century
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Specialists in 18th & 19th Century Antique Glass
Lanarkshire
United Kingdom
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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