Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The hinged lid of the mahogany case opens vertically to reveal the five fully labelled trays within. Attached to the underside of the lid is the full descriptive list of the contents.
.. and goes on to explain that it is... "A collection of all the important substances of the Organic Materia Medica, including those expensive articles usually omitted from similar collections".
Each tray is complete with all samples and clearly labelled. Linking back to the description on the lid. A fascinating and quite extraordinary collectors piece. Highly recommended.
Dated: c1890-1900
Height 15cm (6 inches)
Width 33cm (13 inches)
Depth 20cm (8 inches)
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
Fine antiques at sensible prices
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Victorian "Cabinet of Materia Medica" - Complete and Totally Original Specimens.
