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Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers
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Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers

19th century
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Description

This Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers would be a talking point wherever it is placed in the home. Comprising of six free running drawers adorned with their original Latin labels to add further interest.

Standing on generously swept bracket feet that add an air of sophistication to a rather simple workmanlike design. This piece makes no attempt to hide its age or years of use and is all the better for it. It would work well in both a traditional or a more contemporary decorative interior style and would make an eye-catching TV stand!

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 19thC with adaptions.

Stock No 1523

Dimensions

Width 35in/89cm

Depth 12in/30cm

Height 25½in/65cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
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Andros Antiques has dated these Chemist Apothecary Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1195024
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1523
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This Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers would be a talking point wherever it is placed in the home.
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Comprising of six free running drawers adorned with their original Latin labels to add further interest.
Andros Antiques
fig 1. A dark brown wooden chest of six drawers featuring turned knobs, bracket feet, and Latin chemical labels on the drawer fronts.
fig 1. Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers

Standing on generously swept bracket feet that add an air of sophistication to a rather simple workmanlike design. This piece makes no attempt to hide its age or years of use and is all the better for it. It would work well in both a traditional or a more contemporary decorative interior style and would make an eye-catching TV stand!

All our prices include free delivery to Mainland England & Wales

Circa 19thC with adaptions.

Stock No 1523

Dimensions

Width 35in/89cm

Depth 12in/30cm

Height 25½in/65cm

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
89cm (35.04")
Depth
30cm (11.81")
Date of Manufacture

Andros Antiques has dated these Chemist Apothecary Chest Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1195024
Dealers Internal Ref
1523
Andros Antiques
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Andros antiques has been created by two colleagues with over 80 years of experience in the antique furniture trade.

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A dark brown wooden chest of six drawers featuring turned knobs, bracket feet, and Latin chemical labels on the drawer fronts.
Chemist's Apothecary Chest of Drawers
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An apothecary chest is a specialized storage unit historically used by pharmacists, chemists, and herbalists to store dry ingredients, herbs, and medical preparations in individual compartmentalised drawers.

These chests were typically constructed from durable hardwoods such as mahogany, oak, or pine, featuring dovetail drawer joints, turned timber knobs, and hand-painted or gilt Latin labels on drawer fronts.

Authentic pieces display signs of genuine age such as hand-cut dovetails, natural timber shrinkage, painted Latin nomenclature, and characteristic wear patterns around the handles and base.

An apothecary chest functions as a statement accent piece in an entryway, living room, or home office, offering practical storage for stationery or small items alongside ceramics and lighting.

Preserve the timber finish by dusting regularly with a soft dry cloth and applying a high-quality beeswax polish annually, avoiding placement near direct heat sources or damp environments.
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