Antique Apothecary Case or Medicine chest of English manufacture c.1860, in a French polished mahogany chest with brass campaign-style handle to the top, brass escutchon and a campaign handle to drawer, the chest has it's original key and the lock is in working order. The lid opens to reveal six bottles in their fitted sections and a blue velvet lined lid. The drawer beneath is opened by removing the locking pin accessed when the lid is open, this contains a metal case with brass hinge containing a balance and weights. The chest is in very good condition with one vertical crack to the front panel, the patina and grain are both exceptional.

The case measures 19.5 x 25 x 9cm (7.75" x 10" x 3.5"), (h x w x d) and weighs 1.89kg.

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