Apothecary or cosmetic vessels – Linz

[AG2012]

Three very small apothecary or cosmetic vessels, gilded interior; proximately only 1``X 1 ``
Austria mark after 1922, ‘’L’’ for Linz, maker ‘’SS...’’?

Engraved Latin abbreviations for pharmacological or cosmetic substances:
1. Ol.Cat.
2. Ol.Inf.
3. S.Chri.
Interestingly, the vessels are very small; the substances kept in them must have been rare and precious.But not kept on a dresser with Latin names,right?
Ol. should stand for ``Oleum`` = oil
S. probably for ``Solutio`` = solution
Any ideas?

[agphile]

Holy oil containers.

[SirWatkynBassett]

Hello,

This old thread makes mention of them: http://www.925-1000.com/forum/viewtopic ... 36&t=21408" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Bassett

[AG2012]

Thank you so much! I was really not familiar with this.