Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/medecine Box

Name: Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/medecine Box
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA965295
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Description

A facinating and rare early 19th century Doctor's Medecine box in very complte condition (WITH EVERY SINGLE ORIGINAL AND UNDAMAGED BOTTLE AND STOPPER). With a hidden secret compartmet at the rear for the more potent concoctions which is only accessable by releasing a small secret lever in the main compartment. Retaining a vast quantity of original bottles and eqipment for the travelling physician. All contained in delightful, figured mahogany box with flush fitting countersunk handles and escucheons, and even retaining the original key.

An outstanding and highly desirable example all in excellent original condition troughout. Although medicine boxes do come onto the market from time to time it is almost unheard of for every original bottle and stopper to be present.

Physical Dimensions

Height

33.5cm (13.19")

Width

30cm (11.81")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA965295

Dealers Internal Reference

400300

Description

A facinating and rare early 19th century Doctor's Medecine box in very complte condition (WITH EVERY SINGLE ORIGINAL AND UNDAMAGED BOTTLE AND STOPPER).

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With a hidden secret compartmet at the rear for the more potent concoctions which is only accessable by releasing a small secret lever in the main compartment.

Christopher Buck Antiques Ltd.

Retaining a vast quantity of original bottles and eqipment for the travelling physician. All contained in delightful, figured mahogany box with flush fitting countersunk handles and escucheons, and even retaining the original key.

fig 1. Early 19th century Physician's Apothecary/Medecine Box — fig 1. Early 19th Century Physician's Apothecary/medecine Box

An outstanding and highly desirable example all in excellent original condition troughout. Although medicine boxes do come onto the market from time to time it is almost unheard of for every original bottle and stopper to be present.