Search 0
13,228  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 10 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
JOIN AS A SELLER DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
GIFTS
10 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Antiques dealer?
Join as a Seller
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1150638
FOR SALE
£1,495
Email Phone Buy
Save
Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780
For sale by London Fine Antiques
for sale €1,749     $1,899
£1,495
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2010
Browse dealers 943 items
  • About Us
    Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide
↓ Relevant Links
Id #SA1150638
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780

18th century
Description

This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. A superb and evocative example of 18th century portable medical storage, with fine quality materials and construction throughout.

Fascinating Georgian chemist’s case, steeped in period charm and practical ingenuity

Crafted from select flame mahogany, offering warm caramel tones and fine grain interest

Dressed with brass corner caps and a recessed brass carry handle to the lid

Lid opens to reveal 14 individually sized compartments with gently timeworn lining

Lower drawer hosts four further sections, including a pair of lidded caddies for tools or ingredients

Through pin with polished brass tip secures the lower drawer for travel or display

Fascia adorned with a shield-shaped lock escutcheon — key absent

Displays a fine balance of form and function, perfect for collectors of campaign or medical antiques

A delightfully presented example of Georgian field apothecary design, this antique box makes for an intriguing conversation piece or display cabinet centrepiece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1150638
Dealers Internal Reference
25415
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique campaign apothecary box. An English, flame mahogany chemist's case, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.
“
A superb and evocative example of 18th century portable medical storage, with fine quality materials and construction throughout.
London Fine Antiques
fig 1. A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
fig 1. Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780

Fascinating Georgian chemist’s case, steeped in period charm and practical ingenuity

Crafted from select flame mahogany, offering warm caramel tones and fine grain interest

Dressed with brass corner caps and a recessed brass carry handle to the lid

fig 2. A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
fig 2. Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780

Lid opens to reveal 14 individually sized compartments with gently timeworn lining

Lower drawer hosts four further sections, including a pair of lidded caddies for tools or ingredients

Through pin with polished brass tip secures the lower drawer for travel or display

fig 3. A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
fig 3. Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780

Fascia adorned with a shield-shaped lock escutcheon — key absent

Displays a fine balance of form and function, perfect for collectors of campaign or medical antiques

A delightfully presented example of Georgian field apothecary design, this antique box makes for an intriguing conversation piece or display cabinet centrepiece. Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Max Width: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Depth: 17cm (6.75'')

Max Height: 19cm (7.5'')

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
17cm (6.69")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Box to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150638
Dealers Internal Ref
25415
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London Fine Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
1 / 11
Archive I A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.

Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780

Archive II A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View II
Archive III A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View III
Archive IV A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View IV
Archive V A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View V
Archive VI A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View VI
Archive VII A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View VII
Archive VIII A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View VIII
Archive IX A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View IX
Archive X A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View X
Archive XI A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle. View XI
FURTHER BROWSING

Visitors also looked at these ⇣

Enlarged Archival View
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques
Telephone 0207 1833511
Location
The Antique Village
Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
Items For Sale 943
Items Sold 5,652
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antique Village, Hele, Exeter, Devon , EX5 4PW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified
Oct 2010
For Sale
943
Sold
5,652
A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
Antique Campaign Apothecary Box, English, Chemist’s Case, Georgian, Circa 1780
Ref: SA1150638
A square Georgian mahogany campaign apothecary box featuring brass corner fittings, a central keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush military handle.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Detail View 9
Detail View 10
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectApothecary Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass corner straps, Flush campaign handles, Keyhole escutcheon, Lower drawer
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 17 cm (7 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)

This Georgian antique campaign apothecary box originates from England around 1780. Fashioned from select flame mahogany, the case displays warm caramel tones with a dark brown finish and fine grain interest. The square construction holds a central keyhole escutcheon on the fascia, brass corner straps reinforcing the joints, and a lower drawer fitted with a flush military handle. Measuring 19 cm high, 17 cm wide, and 17 cm deep, the piece sits upon a sideboard top as a functional storage cabinet. Designed in the gentleman's library style, the interior houses fourteen individually sized compartments beneath the lid, while the lower drawer incorporates four additional sections alongside two lidded caddies. A polished brass pin secures the lower drawer, and brass fittings complete the exterior alongside a shield-shaped lock escutcheon where the key is absent. Solid joints complete the build, offering a display centrepiece suited for collectors of medical antiques and portable storage.

FAQs

A Georgian campaign apothecary box is a portable wooden chest designed during the late 18th century to hold medical supplies, chemical bottles, and equipment for military officers, doctors, or private travellers.

These chests are constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, fitted with flush brass corner brackets, brass straps, and inset handles engineered to withstand transport without catching on surrounding objects.

Authentic period pieces feature hand-cut dovetail joinery, flush-fitting brass hardware secured with hand-slotted screws, tailored internal compartments, and natural oxidisation around metal fittings.

Place the box on a console table, desk, or sideboard as a decorative accent, or display it on open shelving to introduce historical timber tones and brass detailing to a room.

Keep the timber away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity, dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth, and apply a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the mahogany finish.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Period
Style
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Recently Added
Online Payments
Categories