Why You’ll Love It
A beautifully coordinated set of four vintage Mini Mundus porcelain apothecary vessels inspired by historic chevrettes, or spouted “wet drug jars,” found in 18th-Century European pharmacies. Style E features petite footed bodies with pouring spouts and handles, decorated with crisp cobalt blue banding and delicate gold accents against glossy white porcelain.
- SYR. RAMNO – Syrup of buckthorn, a potent purgative preparation historically used to treat constipation and, according to early medical theory, help clear the body of unwanted humors.
- SYR. CINAMOM – Cinnamon syrup, an aromatic medicinal syrup traditionally used to improve the flavor and help mask the bitterness of other pharmaceutical preparations.
- OLEUM LAURI – Laurel oil, an aromatic oil extracted from bay laurel berries and historically applied topically to soothe joint pain, sprains, and certain skin irritations.
- S. MANNAE – Syrup of manna, prepared from the sweet, sap-like exudate of the flowering ash tree and historically prescribed as a gentle laxative, particularly for infants and young children.
Unlike jars intended for dry herbs and powders, vessels of this form were designed for dispensing liquid preparations such as medicinal waters, oils, and syrups. Each bears a different Latin inscription representing a historic pharmaceutical preparation, making this distinctive set a wonderfully convincing addition to a miniature apothecary, physician’s workroom, or 18th-century interior.
Details
Materials: Porcelain
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; ¾” tall each
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Mini Mundus
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The set of (4) Style E porcelain apothecary jars only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
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