English, c.1850, labels to some bottles for 'Edward Burden Pharmaceutical Chymist, 38 Duke Stree, Grosvenor Square' French polished mahogany case with lacquered brass bindings, recessed brass campaign style handle to top and to the drawer, lid opens to reveal 8 large bottles in compartments, drawer below with 4 of 6 bottles to the sides, lift out tray containing glass & brass scales, with compartment below containing more bottles with red leather covers to the stoppers and other items, case with lock and key, case width 30cm
Footnote: this cabinet contains many bottles with original contents. Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford pack and send to see if they can offer shipping.
Sold for £400
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1850, labels to some bottles for 'Edward Burden Pharmaceutical Chymist, 38 Duke Stree, Grosvenor Square' French polished mahogany case with lacquered brass bindings, recessed brass campaign style handle to top and to the drawer, lid opens to reveal 8 large bottles in compartments, drawer below with 4 of 6 bottles to the sides, lift out tray containing glass & brass scales, with compartment below containing more bottles with red leather covers to the stoppers and other items, case with lock and key, case width 30cm
Footnote: this cabinet contains many bottles with original contents. Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item. Please arrange your own courier or contact Oxford pack and send to see if they can offer shipping.
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023