Napoleon III Pharmacy Pot

Put the gum on! Superb large pot / bottle / pharmacy bottle of the 19th century blown glass, thick, blue, closed by a sheet metal lid painted "false marbled wood". Porcelain label of paris (with edges in fine gold) glued to gum arabic with inscription "gomme arab: in poudr: ". Gum arabic is a solidified descending sap exudate, produced naturally or as a result of an incision on the trunk and foot of trees. Under the base, original label with inscription: tissier paris label porcelain patented s.g.d.g. For (no government guarantee). Opening diameter 4 cm, base diameter 9.5 cm, height 23.5 cm. The mark of the pontil and the presence of bubbles attest to its age. In perfect condition. Tissier, founded in 1761, was a manufacturer of glassware, crystals and porcelain at 204 faubourg saint denis paris. Medals at the paris world's fairs in 1878 and 1889.