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George III Apothecary Box with Out Contents
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George III Apothecary Box with Out Contents

18th century
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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

either side a brass drop down handle.

Lid opens to reveal 11 individually sized compartments with gently timeworn lining

Lower drawer hosts 18 further sections,

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

Fascia adorned with a brass lock escutcheon — key absent

Displays a fine balance of form and function, perfect for collectors of 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 length of 27 cm (6.5 inches)

Max Depth: 20 cm(8 inches)

Max Height: 19cm (24 inches) offering free worldwide delivery reference DBSS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Box to the 1750s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
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SA1164235
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Description
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

either side a brass drop down handle.

fig 1. A dark mahogany George III apothecary box featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush brass pull.
fig 1. George III Apothecary Box with Out Contents

Lid opens to reveal 11 individually sized compartments with gently timeworn lining

Lower drawer hosts 18 further sections,

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

fig 2. A dark mahogany George III apothecary box featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush brass pull.
fig 2. George III Apothecary Box with Out Contents

Fascia adorned with a brass lock escutcheon — key absent

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

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A delightfully presented example of Georgian field apothecary design, this antique box makes for an intriguing conversation piece or display cabinet centrepiece.
Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton

Solid joints and construction, delivered ready for the home.

fig 3. A dark mahogany George III apothecary box featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush brass pull.
fig 3. George III Apothecary Box with Out Contents

Dimensions:

Max length of 27 cm (6.5 inches)

Max Depth: 20 cm(8 inches)

Max Height: 19cm (24 inches) offering free worldwide delivery reference DBSS Tel: +44 7505 165 843 We accept online payments for all our items listed: Bank transfer cash on collection personal cheques or if wishing over the phone using your debit or credit cards, also doing layby payments plan, or email giving your address details & contact number and we shall send you your items invoice to make payment with your card. Send your request to - john.strong2@gmail.com

Date of Manufacture

Sovereign Antiques Of Nuneaton has dated this Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Box to the 1750s.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1164235
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A dark mahogany George III apothecary box featuring a hinged top lid, brass keyhole escutcheon, and a lower drawer with a flush brass pull.
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  • ObjectApothecary Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass keyhole escutcheon, Flush drawer pull, Rectangular form, Hinged lid
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 27 cm (11 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

This George III apothecary box is a Georgian gentleman's library object of rectangular form constructed from dark brown mahogany with a smooth polished finish. The visible details comprise a hinged top lid, a brass keyhole escutcheon on the central fascia, and a lower drawer fitted with a square flush brass pull plate. The wood shows visible grain patterns and minor surface wear along the upper edges. The dimensions measure 19 cm high, 27 cm wide, and 20 cm deep. This compact antique piece suits placement on an office desk as a display container or a collector's item for medical antiques. The solid timber construction houses internal divisions designed originally for pharmaceutical bottles and remedies. The box sits flush on a flat surface and maintains its period hardware including the brass drawer pull and keyhole surround.

FAQs

A George III apothecary box is a portable wooden chest from the late 18th or early 19th century, designed to hold medicine bottles, scales, and pharmaceutical preparations securely.

These chests were typically constructed from fine hardwoods such as mahogany or rosewood, featuring brass escutcheons, flush brass handles, and hand-cut dovetail joinery.

Authentic pieces display hand-cut dovetails, original brass keyhole escutcheons, flush-fitting hardware, and evidence of hand-planed timber within internal compartments.

Place the chest on an office desk, sideboard, or bookshelf as a characterful accent piece that provides discrete storage for small modern essentials.

Dust regularly with a soft microfiber cloth and apply a high-quality beeswax polish annually, ensuring the piece remains away from direct heat sources and sunlight.
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