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E.19th Century Rosewood Named Fitted Apothecary Box.
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E.19th Century Rosewood Named Fitted Apothecary Box.

19th century
Sold 18 April 2025 · Mike Melody Antiques
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A rare survivor. A named early 19th century c1830 virtually fully fitted rosewood apothecary box .

Check out the bottom drawer!.

It measures 19cms h 17cms w 17cms d.

The pictures tell the story .it is in completely original condition which in itself is a rarity

4 bottles missing.from the top section.

The original glass scales etc are still intact (see bottom drawer)

The name of the chemist is inlaid in the lid on a bone plaque .new bond street london is quite a good address

UK delivery included

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Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

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Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

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Description
A rare survivor. A named early 19th century c1830 virtually fully fitted rosewood apothecary box .

Check out the bottom drawer!.

It measures 19cms h 17cms w 17cms d.

The pictures tell the story .it is in completely original condition which in itself is a rarity

fig 1. An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer.
fig 1. E.19th Century Rosewood Named Fitted Apothecary Box.

4 bottles missing.from the top section.

The original glass scales etc are still intact (see bottom drawer)

The name of the chemist is inlaid in the lid on a bone plaque .new bond street london is quite a good address

UK delivery included

All forms of payment including ccs etc

Lapada_cinoa members since1985

Established in1977 in chester

Date of Manufacture

Mike Melody Antiques has dated this Antique Rosewood Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1133027
Mike Melody Antiques
Mike Melody Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2013

Combined 85 years of buying and selling quality antiques and still loving it.

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Archive I An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

E.19th Century Rosewood Named Fitted Apothecary Box.

Archive II An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View II
Archive III An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View III
Archive IV An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View IV
Archive V An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View V
Archive VI An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View VI
Archive VII An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View VII
Archive VIII An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer. View VIII
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An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer.
E.19TH CENTURY ROSEWOOD NAMED FITTED APOTHECARY BOX.
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An open 19th-century rosewood apothecary box with fitted velvet-lined interior compartments holding numerous glass stoppered bottles and a lower pull-out drawer.
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  • ObjectBoxes & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialRosewood, Glass, Brass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsFitted interior compartments, Glass bottles with stoppers, Velvet lining, Lower pull-out drawer

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An apothecary box is a portable fitted container historically used by doctors, apothecaries, and households to store medicinal bottles, scales, and compounding tools securely during travel or for home administration.

These chests were typically crafted from durable hardwoods such as rosewood, mahogany, or oak, often featuring brass carrying handles, velvet or leather linings, and specialized internal compartments to protect fragile glass vials.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-appropriate joinery, original brass hardware, hand-blown glass bottles with ground stoppers, and subtle signs of age and wear consistent with nineteenth-century manufacturing techniques.

Such pieces function well as statement display items on a study desk, a bookshelf, or a side table, adding a layer of historical curiosity and textured contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preservation involves keeping the item away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations to protect the wood finish and internal fabric, occasionally treating the timber with appropriate microcrystalline wax.
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