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A Small Antique Mahogany Apothecary Box

19th century
Sold 4 November 2024 · Opus Antiques
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A 19th century mahogany travelling domestic apothecary case with four glass bottles, two with the old labels still on.

It has a drawer to the base, accessed by removinf the brass locking pin.

The box measures 16.5cm w x 17.3cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
A 19th century mahogany travelling domestic apothecary case with four glass bottles, two with the old labels still on.

It has a drawer to the base, accessed by removinf the brass locking pin.

The box measures 16.5cm w x 17.3cm h.

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1101298
Opus Antiques
Opus Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2014

Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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Archive I An open antique mahogany apothecary box reveals four glass bottles inside against a red velvet lining, featuring brass hardware on the front. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

A Small Antique Mahogany Apothecary Box

Archive II An open antique mahogany apothecary box reveals four glass bottles inside against a red velvet lining, featuring brass hardware on the front. View II
Archive III An open antique mahogany apothecary box reveals four glass bottles inside against a red velvet lining, featuring brass hardware on the front. View III
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Opus Antiques
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An open antique mahogany apothecary box reveals four glass bottles inside against a red velvet lining, featuring brass hardware on the front.
A Small Antique Mahogany Apothecary Box
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An open antique mahogany apothecary box reveals four glass bottles inside against a red velvet lining, featuring brass hardware on the front.
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  • ObjectBoxes and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian / Victorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourRich Brown
  • MotifsBrass escutcheon, Fitted interior, Flush recessed handle, Dovetailed construction

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Apothecary boxes and medicine chests gained popularity during the 18th and 19th centuries, utilised by doctors, travellers, and households to store essential remedies, tinctures, and poisons securely while on the move or at home.

These boxes are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany, rosewood, or walnut, featuring brass hardware, flush carrying handles, velvet or silk-lined interiors, and precise dovetailed joints to withstand travel.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-correct joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, aged patination on the wood and brass fixtures, original hand-blown glass bottles with ground glass stoppers, and subtle wear consistent with age and use.

An antique box can be displayed closed on a console or desk to highlight the timber grain, or opened to showcase vintage glass bottles, adding historical character and textural contrast to modern minimalist or eclectic interiors.

Maintain the wood by keeping it out of direct sunlight and away from heat sources to prevent cracking, applying microcrystalline wax occasionally to nourish the finish, and handling brass elements with care to preserve the original patina.
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