[Note 326.1] "I travelled for Gallipot, Cork, and Co." - Commercial travellers often used the railways. A gallipot is a small earthen glazed pot, especially. one used by apothecaries for ointments and medicines. (in jest or contempt). One who handles gallipots; an apothecary [OED]. Culinary vinegar was sold on draught in pharmacies as late as 1960