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Victorian Leather Apothecary Case
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Victorian Leather Apothecary Case

19th century
Description

A good example of a late 19th Century apothecary case with fitted interior, complete with much of its original contents. The case itself is made from leather with a buckled strap. Inside, the case is sectioned to hold the various glass bottles and there are two metal lidded compartments.

The whole set is in very good condition for its age. The glass bottles are all in good condition with no major damages. The leather case is clean and tidy inside and it has a lovely aged patina with no major damages.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Physical Dimensions
Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Leather Apothecary Case to the Victorian era.

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SA1210429
Description
A good example of a late 19th Century apothecary case with fitted interior, complete with much of its original contents. The case itself is made from leather with a buckled strap.
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Inside, the case is sectioned to hold the various glass bottles and there are two metal lidded compartments.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. An open Victorian brown leather apothecary case revealing fitted compartments containing glass medicine bottles with stoppers and small metal tins.
fig 1. Victorian Leather Apothecary Case

The whole set is in very good condition for its age. The glass bottles are all in good condition with no major damages. The leather case is clean and tidy inside and it has a lovely aged patina with no major damages.

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £8

Height
5cm (1.97")
Width
23cm (9.06")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Leather Apothecary Case to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1210429
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
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Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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An open Victorian brown leather apothecary case revealing fitted compartments containing glass medicine bottles with stoppers and small metal tins.
Victorian Leather Apothecary Case
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An open Victorian brown leather apothecary case revealing fitted compartments containing glass medicine bottles with stoppers and small metal tins.
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During the nineteenth century, portable apothecary cases were essential equipment for travelling physicians, military surgeons, and wealthy households. These cases stored organized chemical treatments, tinctures, and powders, reflecting the rapid development of pharmaceutical science during the Victorian era.

Victorian apothecary cases were commonly built with solid wood frames, often mahogany or walnut, covered in tooled leather or brass fittings. The interiors featured custom velvet or leather-lined compartments holding hand-blown or molded glass bottles with ground-glass stoppers.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-stitched leather edging, age-appropriate wear to the lining, and ground-glass stoppers fitted precisely to individual bottles. Original printed paper labels, pontil marks on glass bases, and historical maker marks further confirm age and provenance.

These historical objects are typically displayed open inside glass cabinet showcases, placed on library bookshelves, or styled on executive desks. They serve as sculptural conversation pieces within dark academia, eclectic, or traditional decor schemes.

Dust the leather exterior gently with a soft microfibre cloth and apply specialized leather conditioner sparingly to prevent drying or cracking. Glass bottles should be removed and cleaned separately with warm water, ensuring original paper labels remain completely dry to avoid degradation.
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