Unusual form of apothecary chest possibly for use in the tropics or on board a ship, constructed of lacquered steel plate but in the form of a traditional 2 door apothecary chest, with brass handle, doors open to reveal compartments for 24 smaller bottles (3 missing) and 7 larger bottles, with section at the back holding another 7 bottles, drawers containing smaller bottles and other equipment, some labels for 'The Professional & Civil Service Supply Association 80 George Street, Edinburgh, case 37cm wide
Provenance: from Sotheby's Sale dated 4 - 10 - 96
Note: WE CAN NOT SHIP THIS ITEM IN-HOUSE - PLEASE COLLECT OR ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPING
Sold for £438
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Unusual form of apothecary chest possibly for use in the tropics or on board a ship, constructed of lacquered steel plate but in the form of a traditional 2 door apothecary chest, with brass handle, doors open to reveal compartments for 24 smaller bottles (3 missing) and 7 larger bottles, with section at the back holding another 7 bottles, drawers containing smaller bottles and other equipment, some labels for 'The Professional & Civil Service Supply Association 80 George Street, Edinburgh, case 37cm wide
Provenance: from Sotheby's Sale dated 4 - 10 - 96
Note: WE CAN NOT SHIP THIS ITEM IN-HOUSE - PLEASE COLLECT OR ARRANGE YOUR OWN SHIPPING
Auction: Cameras & Scientific Instruments, 30th Apr, 2025