ITEM: Replica Pharmacist’s Pill TileTHEME: In Recognition…Druggist Working OutdoorsSPONSOR: Burroughs Wellcome Co.MATERIAL: Glazed Ceramic Earthenware TileDIMENSIONS: 5-7/8 x 5-7/8 x 1/8 InchesCOLOR: Off-White with Delft Blue Design AGE RANGE: September 1983 TILE ISSUE NUMBER: B-775 COUNTY OF ORIGIN: Delft, Holland DESCRIPTION: For sale is a BURROUGHS WELLCOME pharmacist’s pill tile. This is a replica of a 17th century Dutch pill tile. This replica was a thank you gift for pharmacist’s that entered the Burroughs Wellcome Company’s Pharmacy Education Scholarship Program that helps finance the education of pharmacy students. This replica tile was issued circa September 1983. The issue number is B-775. SALE DOES NOT INCLUDE ORIGINAL BOX. This replica tile features a scene of a 17th century druggist working outdoors with a large mortar to prevent foul odors from contaminating the inside of his apothecary. This tile is made of glazed ceramic earthenware. It is hand decorated in Delft style with blue design. The dimensions are approximately 5-7/8 x 5-7/8 x 1/8 inches. It is stamped on the back with “Delft Holland Handmade”. The original information sheet is glued to the back of the tile. There is also a hanger attached to the back for hanging on the wall. CONDITION: This vintage item is in excellent used condition. The glaze is clean, bright and shiny. There is some minor wear to the attached information sheet from use and age. There is no post-factory damage to the tile, such as nicks, chips, cracks, crazing, hairlines, or repairs. Please see photographs. SHIPPING: Free USPS First Class Package service for USA addresses. Other shipping options are available. I have several other Burroughs Wellcome replica pill tiles for sale. The tiles available for sale are: 1970 issue of 1670 Thomas Fautrart “Opifeque Per Orbem Dicor” 1980 issue of English Apothecary’s Crest with London Coat of Arm – B-654 1981 issue of London Apothecary’s Crest of Arms with Cedar Tree – B-688 1982 issue of About this crest…The Apothecary’s Crest of Arms – B-716 1983 issue of In Recognition…Druggist Working Outdoors – B-775 1984 issue of Pharmacist Preparing Medication – B-809 44M 1985 issue of Women Pharmacists Preparing Medications – B-864 1986 issue of In Recognition…The Pharmacist Diagnosing – B-920 1987 issue of The Urine Test Uroscopy – B-970 1991 issue of Women Pharmacists – BW-Y02896 1992 issue of The Apothecary Shop as a Gathering Place – BW-Y03477