MADAM, I recently dug up these bottles in the garden of my house near to Ross. One is an earthenware jar of about nine inches high and the other is a bottle marked 'Stafford Chemists, Ross'.

Can anyone tell me what the earthenware jar contained and where was Stafford's Chemists – and when does this bottle likely date from?

I would be most interested if your readers have any information. Thank you.

Cllr Harry Bramer,

Ross