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Extraordinary Polished Wood Apothecary’s Display Box
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Extraordinary Polished Wood Apothecary’s Display Box

19th century
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Extraordinary polished wood apothecary’s display box with original paper labels in excellent condition. (c.1890).

Physical Dimensions
Height
31.7cm (12.48")
Width
48.2cm (18.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Apothecary Box to the 1890s.

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SA1078486
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74775
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Description
Extraordinary polished wood apothecary’s display box with original paper labels in excellent condition. (c.1890).
Height
31.7cm (12.48")
Width
48.2cm (18.98")
Depth
15.2cm (5.98")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Wooden Apothecary Box to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1078486
Dealers Internal Ref
74775
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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A Victorian polished wooden apothecary display box featuring internal dividers and printed paper trade labels on the lid and front flap.
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Archive I A Victorian polished wooden apothecary display box featuring internal dividers and printed paper trade labels on the lid and front flap.

Extraordinary Polished Wood Apothecary’s Display Box

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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Aug 2019
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David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
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A Victorian polished wooden apothecary display box featuring internal dividers and printed paper trade labels on the lid and front flap.
Extraordinary Polished Wood Apothecary’s Display Box
Ref: SA1078486
A Victorian polished wooden apothecary display box featuring internal dividers and printed paper trade labels on the lid and front flap.
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  • ObjectApothecary Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialPine, Wood, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsInternal wooden dividers, Hinged lid, Printed trade labels, Drop-front flap
  • SizeH 31.7 cm (12 in) x W 48.2 cm (19 in) x D 15.2 cm (6 in)

This Victorian apothecary display box from 1890 is constructed from polished warm brown pine with a hinged lid, internal wooden dividers, and a drop-front flap. The wooden surfaces display visible grain patterns alongside printed paper trade labels on both the interior lid and front flap, featuring illustrations of bottles, figures, and text such as Dr De Waltoff's Beautifiers and Restorers. Visible construction elements include brass-coloured metal hinges securing the lid and a stepped moulding base beneath the main compartment. The piece measures 31.7 cm high, 48.2 cm wide, and 15.2 cm deep. Placed on top of a sideboard or desk in a home today, it functions as a desktop organiser for stationery, letters, or small collectables.

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An apothecary display box is a specialised wooden container used by 19th and early 20th-century chemists and pharmacists to store, organize, and showcase remedies, preparations, and medical supplies.

These boxes were primarily constructed from solid hardwoods or pine, featuring brass hardware fixtures and interior wooden dividers, often embellished with printed paper lithograph labels for branding.

Authentic pieces demonstrate age-appropriate wear to the timber finish, historic construction methods such as hand-cut dovetail joints or slotted brass hinges, and natural age-toning or minor foxing on original paper labels.

Apothecary display boxes serve as compelling accent pieces when positioned on a sideboard, desk, or open shelving unit, providing functional storage for stationary, curiosities, or small collectibles.

Dust the exterior timber gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid applying liquid cleaners or water directly near paper labels, keeping the piece away from direct sunlight and humid environments.
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