English Fully-fitted Apothecary's Cabinet

Name: English Fully-fitted Apothecary's Cabinet
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA948593
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very good mid-19th century mahogany APOTHECARY’S CABINET in excellent condition. The solid mahogany cabinet, with its upper recessed military-style brass handles, features a pair of doors to the front. These open to reveal the interior fitted with various drawers and compartments containing a total of 16 bottles (many with original labels and some with contents) whilst the two drawers below hold further bottles and jars; glass pestle and mortar; balance scales and weights and other items.

To the back, and accessed by a “secret” inner catch is the “Poison” drawer containing four labelled bottles and stoppers. Complete with original working lock and key. 11ins high; 9ins wide (closed) and 7ins deep front-to-back.

Physical Dimensions

Height

28cm (11.02")

Width

23cm (9.06")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA948593

Dealers Internal Reference

5238/k

Dealers Notes

Shop Open: 10.00am - 6.00pm Monday-Saturday (Closed Sundays)

Description

A very good mid-19th century mahogany APOTHECARY’S CABINET in excellent condition.

“

The solid mahogany cabinet, with its upper recessed military-style brass handles, features a pair of doors to the front.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

These open to reveal the interior fitted with various drawers and compartments containing a total of 16 bottles (many with original labels and some with contents) whilst the two drawers below hold further bottles and jars; glass pestle and mortar; balance scales and weights and other items.

fig 1. ENGLISH FULLY-FITTED APOTHECARY'S CABINET — fig 1. English Fully-fitted Apothecary's Cabinet

To the back, and accessed by a “secret” inner catch is the “Poison” drawer containing four labelled bottles and stoppers. Complete with original working lock and key. 11ins high; 9ins wide (closed) and 7ins deep front-to-back.