Engraved Strychnine Apothecary Decanter

Engraved Strychnine Apothecary DecanterThe Apothecary & Alchemy collection explores the curious meeting point between Victorian pharmacy, decorative engraving and dark humour. Each design takes its inspiration from the ornate labels once found on apothecary bottles and poison cabinets, transforming them into a playful engraving for contemporary glassware. At first glance the design appears to be an elegant nineteenth century label, filled with elaborate scrollwork and decorative

retirements

The overlapping arrangement creates depth without losing readability

This design reproduces the official collar jewel of the Grand Steward of Charities under the Irish Constitution

Developed specifically for glass engraving

Alan Turing was one of the defining scientific minds of the twentieth century

Seen across the surrounding moorland and lochs

where flowing line and repeating forms create a composition without a clear beginning or end

a small amount slowly disappears into the atmosphere

This design combines the traditional Square & Compasses with forget me not flowers

glacial lakes and deeply cut valleys

while the surrounding lines of wind and water encourage the eye to travel naturally across the design

it's a phrase recognised across Scotland with an immediate smile