George III Apothecary Cabinet
code:0886George III Apothecary Cabinet
A George III mahogany apothecary cabinet.
The box has a brass military late handle set in the top and comprises a pair of doors that open and have space for six bottles.
The interior can hold four bottles and has two drawers, one for scales and the other to hold small bottles and other equipment.
To the rear of the box is a locked compartment with a sliding door designed to hold four bottles which could have been poisonous.
The box is in good condition but is missing some bottles. (Circa 1800)
Height 27cm (10.6 inches)
Width 22.5cm (8.9 inches)
Depth 18cm (7.1 inches)
