The Alb. Stille Inhalation Flask
An antique Swedish inhalation flask (steam inhaler) made by Rörstrand for Alb. Stille of Stockholm. The body carries a lilac transfer of flowers and the full Swedish instructions printed into the glaze — a real piece of pharmacy and medical history.
Maker: Rörstrand for Alb. Stille, Stockholm
Era: turn of the 20th century (pre-1906 spelling in the printed text)
Material: porcelain/stoneware with lilac transfer decoration
Condition: good — the mouthpiece is missing (please note); transfer and glaze are lovely
Measurements: H 23 × ⌀ approx. 14 cm / H 9.1 × ⌀ approx. 5.5 in
A storied display piece for a kitchen shelf, apothecary collection or curiosity cabinet.
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