Object number
66/8/9
Description
Stoneware bottle found with a collection of bottles of horse potions. Uncovered during the demolition of a blacksmith's forge Great Shelford.
This is a buff-coloured stoneware bottle, which was found with a large collection of bottles of horse potions. They were uncovered during the demolition of a blacksmith's forge in Great Shelford. It has a high short neck and a flared lip.
Physical description
1 bottle: stoneware; good condition
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten Accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) - ‘ Bottle // LIVESTOCK- Veterinary/ TRADES- prof- Grocer // RC Lambeth Rural Industries Organiser, Cambs // Description: Buff coloured stone bottle with high, short neck and flared lip. // Dimensions: Base dia. 5.8cm Height 14.9cm // Associated information: Found in the forge with veterinary bottles at Gt. Shelford, Cambs.’
Object name
Material
Technique
Associated subject
