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19th Century Antique Apothecary Box - Indigo
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Box - Indigo

19th century
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Box – Indigo

This is a lovely English antique original painted pine Apothecary box that is in very original condition. Hand painted to the front in gold and black is the lettering Indigo which a blue natural compound, this box would have been used to store the Indigo. The box is in excellent condition with the original moulded plinth and open top. Dates to around 1840. A decorative antique apothecary piece, perfect for storage of many things.

Dimensions

Height: 29cm (11.51")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 18cm (7.14")

Physical Dimensions
Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Declaration

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

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SA1196384
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19th Century Antique Apothecary Box – Indigo
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This is a lovely English antique original painted pine Apothecary box that is in very original condition.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Hand painted to the front in gold and black is the lettering Indigo which a blue natural compound, this box would have been used to store the Indigo. The box is in excellent condition with the original moulded plinth and open top. Dates to around 1840. A decorative antique apothecary piece, perfect for storage of many things.

Dimensions

Height: 29cm (11.51")

Width: 47cm (18.65")

Depth: 18cm (7.14")

Height
29cm (11.42")
Width
47cm (18.50")
Depth
18cm (7.09")
Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Painted Apothecary Box to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196384
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front.
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Archive I A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front.

19th Century Antique Apothecary Box - Indigo

Archive II A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front. View II
Archive III A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front. View III
Archive IV A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front. View IV
Archive V A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front. View V
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front.
19th Century Antique Apothecary Box - Indigo
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A 19th-century dark reddish-brown wooden apothecary box featuring a hand-painted scroll design with the word Indigo written across the front.
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These boxes were constructed to store raw medicinal ingredients, ground pigments, dried herbs, and chemical compounds in apothecary shops, pharmacies, and commercial drysalters during the 19th century.

Most examples were crafted from durable hardwoods or softwoods such as pine, oak, or mahogany, held together with dovetail or joinery joints and finished with painted enamel or varnish outer coatings.

Authentic pieces display evidence of hand-cut joinery, period-appropriate painted lettering or scrollwork, natural paint crazing, and authentic wear patterns along edges and bases.

An apothecary box operates well as a focal object on a sideboard, bookshelf, or desk, serving as decorative accent storage for small items while introducing historical texture.

Dust gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners, liquids, or excessive humidity, which can compromise original paintwork and natural patination.
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