French Porcelain White Ceramic Sick Feeder Digoin Sarreguemines Antique Ironstone Invalid Limoges China Jug, Apothecary Cup

Extremely rare to find, The sick duck is a small container that takes its name from its most common form: the silhouette of a duck. This clever mini jug has the particularity of not spilling the liquid it contains because it has a fixed half cover. This ancient hospital accessory was used to drink soup, soup, syrup, potion, decoction or any other medicine in liquid form to a person lying down, who could not use a glass or a bowl. Today, it is used to water small pots of aromatic plants or miniature cacti. You can also make a pretty original decoration & explain to your guests the old anecdotal use of this charming & elegant accessory with which you delicately sprinkle your little pots of mint & basil in the kitchen. MORE ABOUT THIS - Authentic French vintage - 1920 - 1950 - Made of white ironstone - Stamped: DIGOIN SARREGUEMINES France - The white porcelain is splendid, it is in perfect condition. Please see the many photographs for more on the look & condition of this cup, as they are an important part of the description - The Sick Duck is flat-bottomed, so it easily lands anywhere. - A pleasure to use for years to come! DIMENSIONS with handle Height: 7 cm - 2.8 in Length spout to handle: 19.5 cm - 8 in Width: 8 cm - 3.1 in ExPLORE More white ironstone: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustFrenchVintage?ref=seller-platform-mcnav§ion_id=25937415 Back to the shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/JustFrenchVintage > Save 20% off your first order Sign up at bit.ly/justfrenchvintage