Object number
66/8/7
Description
Stone oil bottle found with a collection of bottles of horse potions, uncovered during the demolition of a blacksmith's forge in Great Shelford.
This is a small buff stone oil bottle was found with a large collection of bottles of horse potions which were uncovered during the demolition of a blacksmith's forge in Great Shelford.
Physical description
1 bottle: stoneware; fair condition- cracks on side
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten Accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History) - ‘Bottle // LIVESTOCK- Veterinary // TRADES- Prof- Grocer // RC Lambeth Rural Industries Organiser, Cambs // Description: Small buff stone bottle with flared lip. No manufacturers inscriptions. // Dimensions: Dia of base 4.4cm, Height: 11cm // Associated information: found in the forge with other veterinary bottles at Great Shelford, Cambs.’
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