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.
Internal Reference: HRed 5225
Antique Number: SA1122981
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 33cm (13.0inches)
Width is 30cm (11.8inches)
Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)
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