24th May, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science, Medicine and Books
A Leech Jar and Other Early Glassware
a green glass leech jar with pontil base,8.2cm diameter; an 18th century bottle, square shape with pontil base, with enamel label 'ACID SULPHUR CONC',10cm high; a pale green bottle with pontil base and pronounced punt; a free blown bottle with pontil base; with a mid 19th century artificial leech by Schmidt, Berlin, in pewter, steel and brass, in case (missing scarificator).
Condition Report: All glassware is free from chips and cracks.
Sold for £112
Result plus buyers premium
a green glass leech jar with pontil base,8.2cm diameter; an 18th century bottle, square shape with pontil base, with enamel label 'ACID SULPHUR CONC',10cm high; a pale green bottle with pontil base and pronounced punt; a free blown bottle with pontil base; with a mid 19th century artificial leech by Schmidt, Berlin, in pewter, steel and brass, in case (missing scarificator).
Condition Report: All glassware is free from chips and cracks.
