Napoleon III Pharmacy Pot

Soluble potash tartrate commonly known as cream of tartar is used as a stabilizer and acidity regulator (additive e336i). It is found in its natural state in many fruits and especially grapes, as evidenced by the presence of small crystals in some bottles of wine. Large jar / bottle / pharmacy bottle of the xlxth century in blown glass, thick, blue, closed by a painted sheet metal lid of color "faux-bois marbré". Label in paris porcelain (with fine gold edges) glued to gum arabic with inscription "cream of tartr: floor: ".neck diameter 4.5 cm, base diameter 9.5 cm, height 21.5 cm. Under the base, original label with inscription: tissier paris patented porcelain label s.g.d.g. For (without government guarantee). The mark of the pontil and the presence of bubbles attest to its age. In its juice, in perfect condition. Tissier founded in 1761 was a manufacturer of glassware, crystals and porcelain at 204 faubourg saint denis paris. Medals at the universal exhibitions of paris in 1878 and 1889.