French, mid 19th century, comprising two cases covered in black Morocco leather with gilt decoration, each opening to two compartments, fitted to take a total of 144 bottles (142 original bottles present), each gilt decorated compartment lid underside giving the key in Latin to the contents of the numbered bottles, each case 13.7cm across when closed
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French, mid 19th century, comprising two cases covered in black Morocco leather with gilt decoration, each opening to two compartments, fitted to take a total of 144 bottles (142 original bottles present), each gilt decorated compartment lid underside giving the key in Latin to the contents of the numbered bottles, each case 13.7cm across when closed
Auction: Fine Scientific & Medical Instruments and Books, 24th Nov, 2022