19th Century Large Victorian Era Melopt Opium Apothecary Porcelain Decanter Jar W/Lid

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A 19th Century Victorian apothecary decanter, circa 1870’s. Dark teal and ivory with original markings. Melopt or Mel Operatum is … Read more A 19th Century Victorian apothecary decanter, circa 1870’s. Dark teal and ivory with original markings. Melopt or Mel Operatum is Latin for ‘prepared honey’. In historical apothecary practice, honey was often used as a base for medicines, and "Mel Operatum" would indicate that the honey had been processed or prepared in a specific way for medicinal use. This type of jar would have been used to store and dispense such preparations in a pharmacy or apothecary shop.

Measurements: H:10”, W:6” See less