English dated from the silver handles & hinges with hallmark for London 1795*, no maker marks, the cabinet constructed of French polished flame mahogany with satinwood edging with all silver and white metal fittings, top opens to reveal deep compartments for 4 large bottles with white metal tops, scales and a white metal funnel, scales, and other items, the front opens to reveal 6 cut glass bottles and a bank of 7 fitted drawers containing glass jars and a pestle & mortar, the rear section opens to reveal 8 large cut glass bottles, cabinet width 28cm
*the hallmarks are dirty but looks like the mark for London 1795
English dated from the silver handles & hinges with hallmark for London 1795*, no maker marks, the cabinet constructed of French polished flame mahogany with satinwood edging with all silver and white metal fittings, top opens to reveal deep compartments for 4 large bottles with white metal tops, scales and a white metal funnel, scales, and other items, the front opens to reveal 6 cut glass bottles and a bank of 7 fitted drawers containing glass jars and a pestle & mortar, the rear section opens to reveal 8 large cut glass bottles, cabinet width 28cm
*the hallmarks are dirty but looks like the mark for London 1795
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023