Fully Fitted Apothecary (Medicine) Box

Name: Fully Fitted Apothecary (Medicine) Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA638704
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A good early 19th century APOTHECARY'S CABINET of the most desirable front-opening design.

Constructed of solid mahogany with a recessed brass military-style handle to the top, it opens to reveal the full set of 16 bottles, all with labels and some with original contents. The two small drawers to the centre open to reveal pestle & mortar; further bottles & contents; brass scales & weights; pallet knife etc., whilst to the back is the "secret" poison compartment, with sliding door with four bottles of various poisons!

A fine example of pretty compact size. 10.5ins high; 9ins wide; 7.25ins deep (26.5x23x19cms)

Physical Dimensions

Height

26.5cm (10.43")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA638704

Dealers Internal Reference

2055

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good early 19th century APOTHECARY'S CABINET of the most desirable front-opening design.

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Constructed of solid mahogany with a recessed brass military-style handle to the top, it opens to reveal the full set of 16 bottles, all with labels and some with original contents.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The two small drawers to the centre open to reveal pestle & mortar; further bottles & contents; brass scales & weights; pallet knife etc., whilst to the back is the "secret" poison compartment, with sliding door with four bottles of various poisons!

A fine example of pretty compact size. 10.5ins high; 9ins wide; 7.25ins deep (26.5x23x19cms)