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Antique Physician's Cased Apothecary Chest
Antique Physician's Cased Apothecary Chest
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Description
England, mid-19th century. An exceptional doctor's traveling medicine chest containing numerous glass pharmaceutical vials, compounding tools, and scales. Fitted with brass hardware, the bespoke mahogany case contains various compartments lined in dark velvet, each designed to safely transport these bottles and implements. These portable medical chests were designed for physicians for use on the battlefield and for house calls, and this is a rare surviving and complete example of fine quality. Many bottles containing their original contents.



MEASUREMENTS

Length: 11 inches / 30 cm. Height: 5 5/8 inches / 14 cm.


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Condition
Very good condition with minor wear to case and contents.
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Antique Physician's Cased Apothecary Chest

Estimate $800 - $2,400
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Starting Price $400
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