Mahogany Pharmacy Display Cabinet 1900 - 1920

Name: ‘Kemps Pharmacy Chemist & Opticians’ Mahogany Shop Counter, Retail Display Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1185684
Price: 750 GBP
Availability: InStock

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A Victorian mahogany pharmacy display cabinet featuring carved side columns, glass shelves, and gilded glass lettering reading Kemps Pharmacy Chemist and Opticians.

‘Kemps Pharmacy Chemist & Opticians’ Mahogany shop counter, retail display cabinet

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ObjectDisplay Cabinets
Period1900 - 1920
StyleVictorian Commercial
MaterialMahogany, Glass, Brass
ColourWarm Brown
MotifsCarved corbels, fluted columns, glass shelving, gilded glass signage
SizeH 92 cm (36 in) x W 65 cm (26 in) x D 25.5 cm (10 in)

This Victorian commercial display cabinet dates from 1900 and is constructed from warm brown mahogany with glass and brass elements. The structure incorporates glazed panels, two rear opening doors fitted with original mirror plates and a working key, and three adjustable glass shelves. The front glass panel carries an original advertising inscription reading Kemp’s Pharmacy Ltd Chemist & opticians, while the exterior displays carved corbels, fluted columns, and decorative mouldings. Measuring 92 cm high, 65 cm wide, and 25.5 cm deep, this wall-mounted or counter-standing cabinet is suitable for displaying collections, books, or small decorative items in a study, library, or living space. The piece serves as a functional storage unit and a historical advertising artifact from Muswell Hill, London. The warm timber tones contrast with the gilded glass signage and the transparent shelving inside. The compact proportions allow it to fit comfortably within various interior settings while providing visible storage behind the glazed doors and mirrored backing.

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Victorian pharmacy display cabinets were constructed for apothecaries and chemists to exhibit remedies, instruments, and optical goods while protecting merchandise from dust and damp.

These pieces were crafted using solid woods such as mahogany or oak, paired with thick plate glass shelving, brass fittings, and sometimes mirrored back panels.

Authentic examples feature period details such as hand-painted or gilded shop lettering on glass, hand-carved columns, and historical joint construction methods.

A glazed pharmacy cabinet can be styled on a large sideboard or counter to store glassware, curated collections, or bathroom items.

Timber surfaces should be dusted with soft cloths and polished with natural beeswax, while glass surfaces require careful cleaning to prevent moisture from damaging original painted lettering.

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‘Kemps Pharmacy Chemist & Opticians’ Mahogany Shop Counter, Retail Display Cabinet