Georgian Mahogany Apothecary Cabinet

A superb example of an early 19th Century mahogany apothecary cabinet, complete with most of its original contents. The box itself is made from mahogany with a recessed campaign style brass handle and brass escutcheons. The doors open to reveal an arrangement of 12 glass bottles recessed inside the doors and a further 4 large bottles in the centre section. Below these bottles are 2 drawers. The first is fitted with a small set of scales, weights, tweezers, a glass syringe and two small glass bottles. The deeper drawer contains 3 small glass bottles, two metal lined pots, two measuring beakers and a shallow ceramic pouring cup - truly everything a travelling doctor would have needed in the 19th century! There is an extra hidden compartment at the rear of the box which has a sliding cover. This contains 4 additional glass bottles which would have most likely contained the poisons or dangerous substances. The mahogany box is strong and sturdy with a beautiful aged patina and is excellent quality with ebony borders around the doors and a velvet lined interior. There are general minor signs of age and use but no major damages. It has been sympathetically re-polished and revived and the brass parts polished. It also comes with its original working key. Inside it is generally clean and tidy with its original linings and the partitions are sturdy and in good condition. The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.