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Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers
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Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers

19th century
Sold 22 December 2025 · Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Late 19th century mahogany bank of drawers circa 1880 comprising of 30 drawers, 18 small ones and 12 slightly larger lower ones. Each drawer has pine linings with hand cut dovetails retaining its original cut glass knob handles , the backboards are pine with tongue and groove construction. The bank of drawers also retains its original slightly worn patina.

Physical Dimensions
Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Declaration

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet to the Victorian era.

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SA1174411
Description
Late 19th century mahogany bank of drawers circa 1880 comprising of 30 drawers, 18 small ones and 12 slightly larger lower ones.
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Each drawer has pine linings with hand cut dovetails retaining its original cut glass knob handles , the backboards are pine with tongue and groove construction.
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The bank of drawers also retains its original slightly worn patina.

Height
61cm (24.02")
Width
183cm (72.05")
Depth
23.5cm (9.25")
Date of Manufacture

Spencer Robertson Antiques has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1174411
Spencer Robertson Antiques
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers

Archive II A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View II
Archive III A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View III
Archive IV A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View IV
Archive V A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View V
Archive VI A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View VI
Archive VII A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View VII
Archive VIII A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles. View VIII
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Spencer Robertson Antiques

Spencer Robertson Antiques
Telephone 07860 245923
Location
5 Sherborne Business Centre
East Mill Lane
Sherborne
Dorset
DT9 3DP
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/spencerrobertson
Verified Since Mar 2022
Items For Sale 45
Items Sold 130
Spencer Robertson Antiques
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Location: 5 Sherborne Business Centre, East Mill Lane, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 3DP, United Kingdom
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A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles.
Mahogany Apothecary Bank of Drawers
Ref: SA1174411
A rectangular wooden apothecary cabinet featuring multiple small drawers arranged in rows with glass knobs, resting on temporary wooden trestles.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectChests of Drawers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsGrid layout, Multiple small drawers, Glass pull knobs, Flush panel construction
  • SizeH 61 cm (24 in) x W 183 cm (72 in) x D 23.5 cm (9 in)

FAQs

Apothecary cabinets originated as functional furniture used by chemists and pharmacists to store dried herbs, roots, compounds, and medical ingredients in organized compartments.

These cabinets are typically constructed from dense hardwoods like mahogany or oak, featuring dovetail joinery on the drawers and numerous small compartments with individual pulls.

Authenticity is determined by examining hand-cut dovetails, timber shrinkage, period-appropriate hardware, interior tool marks, and natural patination consistent with age and use.

Position the cabinet as a focal point in a study or hallway, utilizing the numerous small drawers for functional organisation while keeping the top surface minimally styled to highlight the wood grain.

Maintain the timber by avoiding direct sunlight and high humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax periodically to nourish the wood surface without clogging the grain.
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