Pair of enameled porcelain plaques, intended to identify the contents of pharmacy or herbalist cabinets. The inscriptions, made in an elegant serif typography, correspond to substances commonly used in traditional pharmacopoeia: quassia amara, a bitter plant used as a digestive tonic, and magnesium carbonate, used notably as an antacid. The lateral fixings indicate an old mounting on drawers or compartments, and the light patina as well as traces of oxidation around the screw holes confirm real use in a dispensary. The set has an authentic charm and a beautiful decorative presence, highly appreciated for curiosity cabinets or apothecary decoration.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Approximately 12 x 4 cm each ✦ Material: Enameled porcelain ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, wear from use, light marks and slight oxidation around the mounting holes.
Original elements steeped in history, these antique pharmaceutical plaques immediately bring a dispensary or old laboratory atmosphere to contemporary decor.
