29th Nov, 2023 12:00
Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine
An Attractive 19th century Domestic Apothecary Chest
English, c.1850, signed to a plaque at the back of the case 'Godfrey & Cooke, london Established 1680' the cabinet constructed of French polished flame mahogany with a campaign-style brass handle to the lid, red velvet lining to the case with 11 mould blown bottles with glass stoppers arrange around the edge, centre with lift out tray containing scales an glass medicine spoon, tray below containing 5 smaller bottles and a glass mortar and pestle, compartment below containing wooden support for scales, case width 27cm
Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.WXV6U281
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sold for £362
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1850, signed to a plaque at the back of the case 'Godfrey & Cooke, london Established 1680' the cabinet constructed of French polished flame mahogany with a campaign-style brass handle to the lid, red velvet lining to the case with 11 mould blown bottles with glass stoppers arrange around the edge, centre with lift out tray containing scales an glass medicine spoon, tray below containing 5 smaller bottles and a glass mortar and pestle, compartment below containing wooden support for scales, case width 27cm
Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.WXV6U281
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out of the UK. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford Pack & Send to see if they can offer shipping.
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023
