X0602M.FORDSBOFHOREHOUND.M   Aqua English flat based solid broken pontil two piece mold tapering rectangular with recessed corners medicine, embossed aff faces "FORD'S BALSAM/OF/HOREHOUND/LONDON" in good serif caps. Patented by Thomas For in 1700s promising to cure coughs, colds and respiratory conditions using the natural medicinal herb Horehound a member of the mint family.  C1840 example full original surface gloss, tapered straight sides to sloped rounding shoulders into stubbt neck topped with v section tooled lip. Small indent one side of lip, small chip on lip other side. Excellent other than the chip.  5 1/2"high. 1 4/5"x 1 3/10"rect  £185