29th Nov, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
  Lot 10
 

An Inlaid Brass & Mahogany Domestic Medicine Chest

English, c.1800, the cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany with decorative brass inlay on brass feet, the 2 front doors opening to reveal 14 of 17 glass bottles and 5 fitted drawers each with turned ivory handles, the drawers containing small bottles, a glass pestle and mortar, scales, measures, and other tools, large drawer at the base containing various measures and other glass jars, section at the rear contains a further 5 large glass bottles, height 38.5cm

Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.VKQM8HPS
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out if the UK.

Sold for £812

Result plus buyers premium


 

English, c.1800, the cabinet constructed of French polished mahogany with decorative brass inlay on brass feet, the 2 front doors opening to reveal 14 of 17 glass bottles and 5 fitted drawers each with turned ivory handles, the drawers containing small bottles, a glass pestle and mortar, scales, measures, and other tools, large drawer at the base containing various measures and other glass jars, section at the rear contains a further 5 large glass bottles, height 38.5cm

Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.VKQM8HPS
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out if the UK.

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