From the catalogue come these two London delftware blue-and-white, wet-drug jars, right, each priced in the region of £3000.
The c.1680 jar on the left is 63/4in (17cm) high and was probably made in Southwark; Its label inscription O.MASTICHIN is for Oleum Mastichinum, a liniment made by heating mastic in a mixture of rose-oil and wine.
The c.1690 jar on the right which stands 6in (15cm) high, has a rare songbird label inscribed O. Momord for a preparation of Momordica Charantialin, a member of the cucumber family with, its advocates claim, considerable curative and nutritional properties.
Among the other catalogue highlights is a rare Fulham saltglazed stoneware tankard, the rim with a contemporary silver mount, c.1705, but there is also plenty available, including eminently affordable items, such as tiles, which are not in the catalogue.
17th century formulae for success
KENSINGTON ceramics dealer Garry Atkins holds his traditional annual exhibition of English pottery at his gallery at 107 Kensington Church Street, London W8 from March 9 to 20. There are 47 specially chosen items in the catalogue, which is free to those who attend the show or £8 by post.
