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Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820
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Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820

19th century
Description

A fine and increasingly rare early 19th century mahogany apothecary travelling case, dating to circa 1820, of excellent quality and rich colour. This compact and highly functional piece was designed for portability, allowing medicines and remedies to be safely transported, and remains a fascinating example of Georgian craftsmanship.

The case is constructed in solid mahogany and reinforced throughout with brass corner straps and fittings, providing both strength and a pleasing visual contrast. The front is fitted with a shaped brass escutcheon and retains its original character, while the sides feature carrying handles for ease of transport.

Opening to the interior reveals a fitted arrangement containing a selection of original glass bottles with stoppers, housed within individual compartments. Below, a pull-out drawer opens to reveal a further fitted interior with divisions and lidded sections, ideal for storing additional instruments or ingredients. The interior retains traces of its original lining, adding to its authenticity and period charm.

The mahogany has developed a deep, warm patina over time, with surface wear consistent with age and use, enhancing its character without detracting from its overall appeal. The brassware has aged attractively, complementing the richness of the timber.

Physical Dimensions
Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Declaration

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case to the 19th Century.

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SA1204274
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C2464
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Description
A fine and increasingly rare early 19th century mahogany apothecary travelling case, dating to circa 1820, of excellent quality and rich colour.
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This compact and highly functional piece was designed for portability, allowing medicines and remedies to be safely transported, and remains a fascinating example of Georgian craftsmanship.
Salisbury Antiques Centre
fig 1. An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.
fig 1. Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820

The case is constructed in solid mahogany and reinforced throughout with brass corner straps and fittings, providing both strength and a pleasing visual contrast. The front is fitted with a shaped brass escutcheon and retains its original character, while the sides feature carrying handles for ease of transport.

fig 2. An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.
fig 2. Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820

Opening to the interior reveals a fitted arrangement containing a selection of original glass bottles with stoppers, housed within individual compartments. Below, a pull-out drawer opens to reveal a further fitted interior with divisions and lidded sections, ideal for storing additional instruments or ingredients. The interior retains traces of its original lining, adding to its authenticity and period charm.

fig 3. An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.
fig 3. Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820

The mahogany has developed a deep, warm patina over time, with surface wear consistent with age and use, enhancing its character without detracting from its overall appeal. The brassware has aged attractively, complementing the richness of the timber.

Height
25cm (9.84")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
32cm (12.60")
Date of Manufacture

Salisbury Antiques Centre has dated this Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1204274
Dealers Internal Ref
C2464
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Salisbury Antiques Centre
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2007
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Archive I An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.

Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820

Archive II An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer. View II
Archive III An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer. View III
Archive IV An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer. View IV
Archive V An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer. View V
Archive VI An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer. View VI
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An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.
Early 19th Century Mahogany Apothecary Travelling Case with Bottles & Drawer, Circa 1820
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An open early 19th-century mahogany apothecary travelling box displaying glass bottles, velvet-lined compartments, brass hardware, and a drop-front drawer.
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An apothecary travelling case is a portable wooden chest designed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries to safely transport medicines, remedies, and pharmaceutical supplies for doctors, military officers, or wealthy travellers.

These chests were typically constructed from solid mahogany or walnut, reinforced with brass corner straps for durability during transit, and contained velvet-lined compartments holding hand-blown glass bottles.

Authentic Regency examples generally feature flush brass carrying handles, hand-cut dovetail joints, period-correct brass escutcheons, and original hand-blown glass phials fitted with ground glass stoppers.

Position the open chest on an office desk, library shelf, or console table as a structural decorative focal point, displaying the glass bottles and velvet interior.

Keep the timber nourished using high-grade beeswax polish, clean glass bottles with a damp cloth without saturating wood elements, and store away from direct sunlight and ambient humidity changes.
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