Remarkable English earthenware food preparation pot, stamped Virol – A Preparation of Bone Marrow – originally intended for children and convalescents. This bulbous-shaped pot with a rolled rim features a black transfer inscription on a cream background, typical of medical and nutritional products from the turn of the 20th century. The retro typography and complete advertising text make it a highly decorative piece.
Caractéristiques :
✦ Period: Late 19th / Early 20th century ✦ Origin: England ✦ Material: Glazed earthenware ✦ Height: approx. 13.5 cm ✦ Condition: Good overall condition – marked patina, original stains and brown traces due to age, small chip on the rim (back side) visible in photos
Typical of Victorian-era medical or food jars, this earthenware pot is now sought after by collectors of curiosities, lovers of industrial décor, or apothecary-style displays.
