19th Century Cased Bezoar Curiosity Taxidermy Curio Antique Scientific Medical

Follow Us on Instagram /theschoolforscandal/. A rather wonderful 19th century Bezoar housed in a thick glass domed lens, with turned ebonised base.

A elderly hand written museum label is still visible. A Bezoar is a hard stone gradually formed from an indigestible object which has become trapped inn the gastrointestinal. Bezoars had value because they were believed to have the power of a universal antidote.

Tradition held that a drinking glass which contained a bezoar would neutralize any poison poured into it. The word "bezoar" comes from the Persian. Used by the noble and wealthy from the 18th century. Please get in contact as that can be arranged. If you wish to view any items that are currently for sale please feel free to arrange a day and time with myself. I would recommend viewing if you are able.

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