London, 1680, oval form, inscription on side "let others Betony and Coltsfoot smoake, according to the Dutch and French", "Pie not my lungs with such Mundungus Choake, Give me ....and a Pretty Wench", base inscription "Leonard Washington", top with crest of Washington including bird and helmet, marks for Samuel Hawkes, .925 fine, 5.40 oz. T., 1 x 3-7/8 x 3-14 in.
Provenance: Property from the Collection of Charles Ryskamp, Sotheby’s, New York, "A Celebration of the English Country House", April 18, 2002, lot 148; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
Note: Betony and Coltsfoot here used as herbal remedies having ancient histories in traditional medicine for treating coughs, lung ailments, and clearing chest congestion. Mundungus refers to foul-smelling old tobacco—a blend of botanical lore and archaic slang echoing historical herbals.
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Property from the Collection of Charles Ryskamp, Sotheby’s, New York, "A Celebration of the English Country House", April 18, 2002, lot 148; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey
good condition, full marks on side (some partial), lion passant on lid, small dents, and wear
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