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English 19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
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English 19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers

19th century
Sold 5 March 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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English 19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers

This is a wonderful, large scale English early antique apothecary chest of drawers that dates to around 1830. Having fabulous original gilt paper labels with wonderful drawer content names such as, Dragon’s Blood, Limon Cort, Piper Long, Irid Flora, Lichen, Sennae Fol, Sarsapri and more. In superb condition, the drawers and body of this English antique apothecary chest is in the original painted pine with twenty seven drawers in total, all with knob handles. A fabulous, decorative piece of early English antique chemist furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 178cm (70.63")

Depth: 23cm (9.13")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Apothecary Chest to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
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SA1124152
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English 19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
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This is a wonderful, large scale English early antique apothecary chest of drawers that dates to around 1830.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Having fabulous original gilt paper labels with wonderful drawer content names such as, Dragon’s Blood, Limon Cort, Piper Long, Irid Flora, Lichen, Sennae Fol, Sarsapri and more. In superb condition, the drawers and body of this English antique apothecary chest is in the original painted pine with twenty seven drawers in total, all with knob handles. A fabulous, decorative piece of early English antique chemist furniture.

Dimensions

Height: 84cm (33.33")

Width: 178cm (70.63")

Depth: 23cm (9.13")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Apothecary Chest to the 19th Century.

Height
84cm (33.07")
Width
178cm (70.08")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1124152
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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Verified Since May 2009
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An antique wooden apothecary chest featuring numerous small drawers with hand-painted medicinal labels and turned wooden knobs.
English 19th Century Antique Apothecary Chest of Drawers
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An antique wooden apothecary chest featuring numerous small drawers with hand-painted medicinal labels and turned wooden knobs.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Pine, Paper
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsMultiple small drawers, Turned wooden knobs, Hand-lettered paper labels, Dovetail joinery
  • SizeH 84 cm (33 in) x W 178 cm (70 in) x D 23 cm (9 in)

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Apothecary chests originated as functional furniture used by chemists and pharmacists in the 18th and 19th centuries to store dried herbs, roots, minerals, and compounds safely before mass manufacturing.

These pieces were typically constructed from sturdy hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, featuring numerous small drawers often fitted with hand-turned wooden knobs and painted or gilded paper labels.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate joinery such as hand-cut dovetails, genuine patina, historic wood shrinkage, and original hardware or hand-lettered botanical and chemical nomenclature on the drawer fronts.

Such pieces serve as striking focal points in studies, hallways, or living spaces, providing practical compartmentalised storage while introducing historical character and texture to contemporary rooms.

Preservation involves keeping the timber away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent cracking, occasionally treating the wood with microcrystalline wax, and avoiding harsh chemical cleaning agents on the historic finish.
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