Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
The interior of the lid is lined in leather and gold embossed with the maker's label once again.
Leath and Ross were the first manufacturers of homeopathic medicines in Britain. James Leath began to publish homeopathic literature in 1831. Frederick Ross joined him in 1855, and Leath and Ross Homeopathic Chemists, wholesale and retail outlet for books, remedies, remedy cases and associated products in Britain and across the World, became Chemists by Appointment to the London Homeopathic Hospital. they operated at 5 St. Paul’s Churchyard, London, and in Vere Street, London.
Fabulous to find the box so complete, alas no key. Excellent condition with the box measuring 7 1/4" by 5" by 3" high; each bottle measuring 2 1/2" tall.
Item ID: 33509
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Puckerings has dated this piece to the 1860s.
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Antique English Homeopathic Apothecary Box by Leath & Ross C.1860
