english-blue-and-white-porcelain-pill-tile
Lot 1009
English Blue and White Porcelain Pill Tile
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late 17th century, octagonal form, pierced twice for suspension, depicting the arms of London's Worshipful Society of Apothecaries which consists of two unicorns supporting a shield featuring Apollo above a Latin motto translating "throughout the world I am called bringer of help." Above the shield stands a rhinoceros while below are the arms of the City of London.

10 x 12 3/8 in.

Property from the Collection of Dr. & Mrs. Gimesh, Fayetteville, NC

Minor losses to extremities; some discoloration along lower edges of the face.

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