Apothecary tile
CultureEnglish
OriginLambeth, Greater London, England
PeriodCharles II (1649-1685)
Date1665
MediumTin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
DimensionsOverall: 1.5 x 30.3 x 28.5 cm (9/16 x 11 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
MarkingsMotto of the London Society of Apothecaries: OPIFER:QUE:PER:ORBEM:DICOR (I am spoken of all over the world as one who brings help)
DescriptionLambeth Delft Heart-shaped apothecary tile, decorated with the arms of the London Society of Apothecaries. The central figure of Apollo is standing over a green dragon and two yellow unicorns. The foliage partly in yellow with a cloth over the centre of the rhinoceros crest. Two glazed pierced holes for suspension at the top.
Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner
Object numberG83.1.543
Classifications
European CeramicsSub-classification
English Earthenware - DelftwareStatus
On view
Artist / Maker: Edmé-François Bouillat
1796-1799
Object number: G19.10.6.1-4
Artist / Maker: Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
April or May 1738
Object number: G83.1.910
in the style of 17th century Nevers, possibly later production
Object number: G12.14.7.1-2
Artist / Maker: St. Johns Stone Chinaware Company
1878-1880
Object number: G15.5.1a-b
