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19th Century Bank of Apothecary Drawers
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
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19th Century Bank of Apothecary Drawers

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19th century bank of apothecary drawers. 30 individual drawers featuring original handles and hand painted Latin names.

Solid Bones and functional. A few of the handles have been replaced with 'make do and mend' rope replacements which do the job. We can replace them for matching brass ones should you wish.

Physical Dimensions
Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
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Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Bank of Apothecary Drawers to the 19th Century.

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SA1201093
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1898
Description
19th century bank of apothecary drawers. 30 individual drawers featuring original handles and hand painted Latin names.

Solid Bones and functional. A few of the handles have been replaced with 'make do and mend' rope replacements which do the job. We can replace them for matching brass ones should you wish.

Height
68cm (26.77")
Width
100cm (39.37")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Desired Effect Antiques Ltd has dated these Bank of Apothecary Drawers to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1201093
Dealers Internal Ref
1898
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Desired Effect Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2023

We deal in a range of pieces such as tables, storage and seating, ranging from the 18th through to the mid 20th century.

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West Yorkshire
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A 19th-century bank of dark wooden apothecary drawers featuring gilded Latin labels and metal knob handles.
19th Century Bank of Apothecary Drawers
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A bank of apothecary drawers was designed for chemists, herbalists, and pharmacists to store dried herbs, minerals, and medicinal ingredients in organized compartments. Each drawer typically featured painted or gilded Latin labels indicating the precise contents stored within.

These cabinets were constructed using durable timber such as pine, oak, or mahogany, often assembled with traditional dovetail joinery. Drawer pulls were commonly made of turned wood or brass, and drawer fronts were painted or stained to display nomenclature.

Authentic pieces show indications of period craftsmanship, including hand-cut dovetail joints, hand-planed drawer bottoms, and natural wear around the drawer runners and handles. Original painted or gilded Latin labels further substantiate historical commercial use.

A bank of apothecary drawers serves as a functional accent piece when mounted on a wall or placed atop a low console table in a study, hallway, or living space. It offers practical storage for small household items, office supplies, or collections while introducing historical texture.

To preserve historic paintwork and hand-lettered labels, dust the surfaces regularly with a soft, dry lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical solvents and keep the unit in a climate-controlled room away from direct sunlight and heat sources to prevent timber shrinkage and lacquer degradation.
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