ITALY, Venezia (Venice). 18th century. PB Theriac capsule lid (42mm, 25.07 g). Produced by the il cedro imperiale pharmacopia of Venice.Electronic Auction 522 World, Lead Sold For $ 130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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ITALY, Venezia (Venice). 18th century. PB Theriac capsule lid (42mm, 25.07 g). Produced by the il cedro imperiale pharmacopia of Venice. (rosette) TERIACA FINA AL CEDRO IMPERIAL VENEZIA, double headed imperial eagle; crown above; cherubs flanking / Blank. Cf. U. Klein. “Von Paradies zu Paradies: Theriak und Theriak-Kapseln,” SM 218 (June 2005), pp. 35-42 (for similar examples). Brown and gray surfaces, slightly bent. VF. Rare. |