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Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet

19th century
Sold 4 December 2025 · John Beazor Antiques
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Early 19th century mahogany apothecary cabinet, the interior with five baise-lined compartments above a bank of five drawers one of which is deep and divided, another shallower and lined with baise compartments and three small drawers with sliding wooden covers. All fitted with original turned ivory*knobs, all enclosed by a pair of hinged doors each containing nine baise-lined compartments.  The rear with a concealed sliding panel enclosing four baise-lined compartments containing a number of original square glass bottles and a collection of miscellaneous medicine bottles of various dates and origins.  The exterior faded to a mellow golden colour and with a brass swan’s-neck carrying handle and inset brass escutcheons.  Circa 1815

*Ivory self-declaration submission reference number:  X424D41J

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Physical Dimensions
Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet to the 19th Century.

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Sellingantiques Reference
SA1122981
Dealers Internal Reference
HRed 5225
Description
Early 19th century mahogany apothecary cabinet, the interior with five baise-lined compartments above a bank of five drawers one of which is deep and divided, another shallower and lined with baise compartments and three small drawers with sliding wooden covers.
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All fitted with original turned ivory*knobs, all enclosed by a pair of hinged doors each containing nine baise-lined compartments.
John Beazor Antiques

  The rear with a concealed sliding panel enclosing four baise-lined compartments containing a number of original square glass bottles and a collection of miscellaneous medicine bottles of various dates and origins.  The exterior faded to a mellow golden colour and with a brass swan’s-neck carrying handle and inset brass escutcheons.  Circa 1815

fig 1. An early 19th-century mahogany apothecary cabinet featuring double doors, brass hardware, and a top carrying handle.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet

Ivory self-declaration submission reference number:  X424D41J

John Beazor Antiques is a family firm, established in 1875 and based in Cambridge since 1940. We are a traditional antiques shop, but very much in the 21st century. We deal in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks. We choose our stock for its originality and for the quality of its colour, patination and design.

We are members of the BADA. We do not exhibit at fairs preferring to deal from our Cambridge shop where we hold Open Weekends from time to time.

Height
33cm (12.99")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Date of Manufacture

John Beazor Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122981
Dealers Internal Ref
HRed 5225
John Beazor Antiques
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Specialists in 18th and early 19th century furniture, barometers and clocks - chosen for their quality, colour and patination

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Trade Associations

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78-80 Regent Street
Cambridge
CB2 1DP
United Kingdom
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An early 19th-century mahogany apothecary cabinet featuring double doors, brass hardware, and a top carrying handle.
Early 19th century mahogany apothecary cabinet
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An early 19th-century mahogany apothecary cabinet featuring double doors, brass hardware, and a top carrying handle.
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  • ObjectCabinets and Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsBrass carrying handle, Panelled double doors, Brass key escutcheons, Flush hinges
  • SizeH 33 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

An apothecary cabinet from the Georgian era is a portable or tabletop wooden chest designed to safely store medicinal bottles, scales, and compounding tools for home or travel use.

These cabinets were predominantly crafted from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, featuring brass carrying handles, escutcheons, and internal glass or wooden partitions.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate joinery such as dovetailing, hand-cut screws, original brass hardware, patinated timber surfaces, and internal configurations designed for glass phials.

Placed on a desk, sideboard, or bookshelf, this piece adds historical depth and texture to traditional or eclectic interiors while serving as functional enclosed storage for small items.

Keep the wood away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent warping or fading, and occasionally apply microcrystalline wax to nourish and protect the finish.
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