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George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet
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George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

19th century
Sold 11 July 2025 · Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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Here we have a lovely George III country house or travelling apothecary cabinet in mahogany, it has a double wing door action which when opened reveals two compartmentalised shelves with original glass bottles, the vast majority complete with their stoppers, below the central section are two drawers complete with pharmaceutical items with bovine bone knobs, there is also a 'secret' poison section to the rear which can be accessed by a small catch in the top left corner of the inner central shelf, it has a brass flush set carrying handle and is in good used condition with a small area of marking to the front right door.

c1810

Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet to the 1800s.

Physical Dimensions
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30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122705
Dealers Internal Reference
7865
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Here we have a lovely George III country house or travelling apothecary cabinet in mahogany, it has a double wing door action which when opened reveals two compartmentalised shelves with original glass bottles, the vast majority complete with their stoppers, below the central section are two drawers complete with pharmaceutical items with bovine bone knobs, there is also a 'secret' poison section to the rear which can be accessed by a small catch in the top left corner of the inner central shelf, it has a brass flush set carrying handle and is in good used condition with a small area of marking to the front right door.

c1810

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Free UK postage and packaging is included in the price of this item, please contact us for a foreign shipping quote.
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet to the 1800s.

Height
30cm (11.81")
Reference Numbers
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SA1122705
Dealers Internal Ref
7865
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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Archive I An open mahogany George III travelling apothecary cabinet displaying multiple glass phials, brass hardware, and internal drawers. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Nov 2021
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
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An open mahogany George III travelling apothecary cabinet displaying multiple glass phials, brass hardware, and internal drawers.
George III Travelling Apothecary Cabinet
Ref: SA1122705
An open mahogany George III travelling apothecary cabinet displaying multiple glass phials, brass hardware, and internal drawers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectCabinets & Chests
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Brass, Glass, Velvet
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsBrass recessed handle, Fitted glass phials, Internal drawers with turned knobs, Folding hinged doors
  • SizeH 30 cm (12 in)

FAQs

A George III travelling apothecary cabinet is a portable wooden chest designed during the late 18th and early 19th centuries to house medical ingredients, glass bottles, and scales for doctors, military officers, or wealthy travellers.

These cabinets were typically constructed from dense hardwoods such as mahogany, featuring brass carrying handles, flush hinges, and secure locking mechanisms, with fitted internal pigeonholes and velvet or leather-lined compartments to protect fragile glass phials.

Authentic pieces exhibit period-appropriate joinery, hand-blown glass bottles with pontil marks, brass hardware consistent with 18th-century manufacturing, and natural ageing of the timber and internal linings.

Placed upon a desk, console table, or bookcase, the cabinet serves as a striking focal point, particularly when displayed open to showcase the symmetry of the original glass bottles and internal drawers.

Maintain the item by keeping it away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, cleaning the wood with a soft, dry cloth, and applying occasional appropriate wax to nourish the timber without harming historic finishes.
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