Bank Of Apothecary Drawers
Bank Of Apothecary Drawers
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Late 19th Century Apothecary Chest.
A fine attractive mahogany 26-drawer chemist, apothecary chest with glass knobs. Each drawer labelled with glass plates showing the names of chemicals or potions once stored in the drawers. The bank of drawers comprise of three rows of six small drawers on top of two rows of four larger drawers. A wonderful fitting taken from a Chemist shop. Would work well in any room, will stand or can be hung on a wall. Ideal in the kitchen or even the bedroom as an underwear drawer for socks etc.
The drawer fronts with the names:-
HORD:PERL, B:ARMEN, C:SASAF, R:IRIDS, SULPH:SUB:, ANT:NIG, R;SCILLAE, SOD:BIBOR, BORAX, CALC:CARB:, G:GUAIAC:, GALL:CER, DULCAMAR, N:MYRIST, C:LIMON:, F BUCHU, CERA ALB, PLUMB:AC, GELATINUM, ZINC.OXID, R:TARAX:, F:SENNAE., CARYOPHYL, C:CINCH:, CAP:PAPAV & R:GENT:.
Dimensions:
1850-1899
Circa 1860
Mahogany
England
The apothecary chest is in very good overall condition, with minor imperfections, stains to the drawers and normal wear from age and use. One glass label with corner missing.
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