Furniture & Works of Art - 12th May 2009

Lot 296

A George III mahogany apothecary's box

Estimate £400 - £600 | Hammer £450

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Description

A George III mahogany apothecary's box, the top with a pair of brass carrying handles, the hinged sides to a blind fret carved interior fitted with drawers, one previously with divisions for bottles and secret drawers, with slides revealing compartments for bottles, the exterior with two further slides revealing banks of eight small drawers with divisions above, 11.75in (29.9cm) h, 22.75in (57.4cm) w, 6in (15cm) d, open. Old damages, repairs and replacements, lacking original contents.