A Decorative Set of Five 19thC Black-Painted Toleware Apothecary Canisters sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Second Edition

Second Edition

set in rows alternating with chariots

this perfectly original piece of luggage represents a wonderful relapse to the Edwardian era where traveling in luxurious style was simply essential for those who moved in high circles

particularly to the top

beads and gilded scrolled papers in Latin text and silk cord with central paper cartouche depicting three figures and the crucifix and red rubber stamped seal

A Decorative Set of Five 19thC Black-Painted Toleware Apothecary Canisters sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles Second EditionOrigin: English Period: Victorian Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1890 The Largest: 18 inches high x 11 inches wide x 10 inches deep Remaining Four: 15. 5 inches high x 10 inches wide x 9 inches deep The set of five nineteenth century black painted toleware canisters, the largest slightly different in shape, each indistinctly decorated in gilt, bearing numbers and some with Latin names for apothecary mixes. The canisters have not been restored nor