Apothecary tile of London Society of Apothecaries
Origin: Lambeth, Greater London, England
1665
Medium Tin-glazed earthenware (delftware)
Dimensions Overall: 1.5 x 30.3 x 28.5 cm (9/16 x 11 15/16 x 11 1/4 in.)
Motto of the London Society of Apothecaries: OPIFER:QUE:PER:ORBEM:DICOR (I am spoken of all over the world as one who brings help)
Lambeth Delft Heart-shaped apothecary tile, decorated with the arms of the London Society of Apothecaries. The central figure of Apollo is standing over a green dragon and two yellow unicorns. The foliage partly in yellow with a cloth over the centre of the rhinoceros crest. Two glazed pierced holes for suspension at the top.
Gardiner Museum, Object number G83.1.543 – Gift of George and Helen Gardiner
https://emuseum.gardinermuseum.com/objects/727/apothecary-tile
