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Antique J. Lignum and Sons. Scurvy Ointment - Antique Mini Apothecary Pot w/ Repair - c. 1880

Antique J. Lignum and Sons. Scurvy Ointment – Antique Mini Apothecary Pot w/ Repair – c. 1880

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Offered is this rare pot with a repair: “J. LIGNUM & SONS. / SCURVY OINTMENT / Established 1790. / SOLD EVERYWHERE / Price 1 ½d.” J. Lignum & Sons was a company based in the UK, known for manufacturing and selling proprietary medicines during the 19th century. Their most well-known product was this “Scurvy Ointment.” The Scurvy Ointment was a topical treatment claimed to treat various skin conditions. Despite the name, it likely had little to do with actual scurvy (which is a vitamin C deficiency and treated with citrus or fresh produce). The price, 1½d (one and a half pence), and the typography dates this pot around the late Victorian or Edwardian era (circa 1880–1910). This miniature apothecary pot is very rare and in good condition. It has some minor chips on the bottom, and somewhere along the path of its history, someone has made a repair to the pot. I have shown the repair in a picture and it was done well so as not to detract from its age and antique charm.

The pot measures 1 3/4” Tall X 1 3/4” diameter

This is an authentic antique advertising pot sourced during my recent buying trip to England. I have been sourcing these wonderful antique pots for over 12 years from sources who are actually digging them up in ancient rubbish sites all over England. I purchased my first antique Advertising pot when my husband and I had the wonderful opportunity to live in England in the 1980’s. Our daughter was born there and we enjoyed living in England so much we often went back to visit after returning to the US.

Interestingly, this same daughter’s husbands job moved them to London were we have enjoyed visiting our grandchildren and traveling the countryside antiquing.

On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.

On our many visits we have became friends with many of the “diggers” excavating the ancient dumpsites all over the UK and now source thousands of pots from them every year. I still love the charm they add to every room they are placed in.

Returns are not excepted on these rare authentic pieces but please contact if you have any questions.

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