Rare Mahogany Household Apothecary Cabinet

19th century

Sold by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Description

Here we have an exceptional quality and rare Mahogany household apothecary cabinet, the upper section doors open outwards to reveal a fully fitted interior which is complete with all it's original bottles, contents and labels, there are nineteen bottle present all fit snuggly into their allocated compartments. Below are several fitted drawers which house many other original glass bottles with contents and labels along with glass mixing bowl, scales, weights, pestle and mortar, metal tin containing original syringe and an original cop of Cox's companion to the family medicine chest along with updated additions.

Below is a large storage drawer with fitted brass handle, to the rear is a secret compartment for storing poisons, this is accessed by a small release mechanism in the front section which allows the sliding rear door to open, this mechanism is fully working.

This is a fabulous and rare beast to find complete with all it's original contents, bottles and labels intact.

Size: 38 x 32 x 20cm (closed)

Physical Dimensions

Height

38cm (14.96")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA977680

Dealers Internal Reference

6519

Dealers Notes

We are more than happy to ship items abroad and ask you to contact us prior to purchasing to obtain a quote which will include professional packaging of your item, we will endeavour to ship your item as economically as possible, within the UK items will be posted using the Royal Mail and carry a tracking number.

Description

fig 1. Rare Mahogany Household Apothecary Cabinet

Below is a large storage drawer with fitted brass handle, to the rear is a secret compartment for storing poisons, this is accessed by a small release mechanism in the front section which allows the sliding rear door to open, this mechanism is fully working.