1st May, 2024 13:00

Science, Medicine & Early Technology

 
Lot 41
 

Victorian Domestic Medicine Chest

English, mahogany trunk-type chest with brass fittings, velvet lining to the interior, ruched plush-lining to the lid, the lifting lid to compartments for four larger, eight medium and five small glass bottles and stoppers (one replacement), some with printed paper content labels, the central section with two removable sections, the first housing a brass handheld balance, weights and a plated tongue depressor, the second larger removable section with glass mortar and pestle, four further small glass bottles and stoppers with various paper content labels, a plated funnel and treen caustic holder (possibly), and a further section beneath with a graduated glass measure, ‘LONDON’ impressed in small lettering near the hinges – 30.2cm. x 15.6cm. x 21cm.

Note: some bottles contain original contents so cannot be posted by Flints Shipping department. Buyer to arrange collection or own courier/shipping company.

Estimated at £200 - £400

 

English, mahogany trunk-type chest with brass fittings, velvet lining to the interior, ruched plush-lining to the lid, the lifting lid to compartments for four larger, eight medium and five small glass bottles and stoppers (one replacement), some with printed paper content labels, the central section with two removable sections, the first housing a brass handheld balance, weights and a plated tongue depressor, the second larger removable section with glass mortar and pestle, four further small glass bottles and stoppers with various paper content labels, a plated funnel and treen caustic holder (possibly), and a further section beneath with a graduated glass measure, ‘LONDON’ impressed in small lettering near the hinges – 30.2cm. x 15.6cm. x 21cm.

Note: some bottles contain original contents so cannot be posted by Flints Shipping department. Buyer to arrange collection or own courier/shipping company.

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