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Title: Leech / Cupping bowl ?
Post by: Alfies Dad on May 02, 2011, 05:09:14 PM

Can anyone help with the date and maker if that is possible, I think this is a Leech bowl?..   Measure's a little over 2" high, sharp pontil mark and does have a fair amount of base wear

Robert.

Title: Re: Leech / Cupping bowl ?
Post by: ju1i3 on May 02, 2011, 05:37:27 PM

Yes it is a leech pot. That's what I call them anyway. Some people call them leech jars or leech bowls.

I could only date from the snapped off pontil mark, colour and ribbing (1850-ish?) although I'm not an expert. Others could tell you more. I don't think the earlier ones had the ribbing.

If it was well used it should have scratches inside as well from trying to get the leeches out.

Title: Re: Leech / Cupping bowl ?
Post by: Alfies Dad on May 02, 2011, 09:24:06 PM

Thanks Julie,

I didn't realise it was that old, Its not really that scratched inside so maybe very little use.

Do you know what origins, or who might of made them?

Robert

Title: Re: Leech / Cupping bowl ?
Post by: ju1i3 on May 03, 2011, 05:07:23 AM

My understanding is that there were many local glass workshops turning out household pieces like this which were sold relatively inexpensively on the High St so it would be impossible to say where it was made and by who.

I hope if anyone else knows more they will let us know.

Title: Re: Leech / Cupping bowl ?
Post by: Paul S. on May 03, 2011, 09:19:59 AM

Can't say I know anything about these articles, but you might see something of interest here:       http://collectmedicalantiques.com/gallery/bleeding.........and a simple google will, I'm sure, bring up more of interest.