THEY ARE ENGAGED IN THESE THREE

original: "Versantur his tribus." This motto, accompanying the image of a serpent and palm tree, likely refers to the three kingdoms of nature—animal, vegetable, and mineral—from which the apothecary derives his medicines, or the three alchemical principles of salt, sulfur, and mercury.

The Pharmacists of Paris original: "Pharmacopœi Pariſienſes." This refers to the prestigious guild of apothecaries in Paris, who were central to the development of early modern chemistry and pharmacology.

From the Gift of Master

Gillet, Former Consul,

Aedile and Prefect.

Master Gillet was a prominent figure in the Parisian civic administration. His titles reflect a mix of judicial and municipal roles:

Consul: In the context of 17th-century Paris, this refers to a "Judge-Consul" (Juge-Consul), an official elected by the merchant guilds to preside over commercial disputes.
Aedile: A classical Latin term for a municipal officer in charge of public buildings and infrastructure.
Prefect: A high-ranking administrator or magistrate.