29th Nov, 2023 12:00

Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine

 
  Lot 40
 

Collection of Small Apothecary Chests

including 2 small cases both containing 2 bottles each one with labels for 'Dinneford & Co, Family Chemists to Her Late Majesty the Queen Dowager (see footnote below), and a small case containing 8 bottles with a drawer below containing a small glass measure, scales and a silver funnel, case width 20cm, with an old christies label for lot 36 13 march 1997

Footnote: The last time the Queen Dowager title was used was when Queen Adelaide outlived her husband, King William IV. William died in 1837, and as Adelaide and William had no children, he was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.

Sold for £288

Result plus buyers premium


 

including 2 small cases both containing 2 bottles each one with labels for 'Dinneford & Co, Family Chemists to Her Late Majesty the Queen Dowager (see footnote below), and a small case containing 8 bottles with a drawer below containing a small glass measure, scales and a silver funnel, case width 20cm, with an old christies label for lot 36 13 march 1997

Footnote: The last time the Queen Dowager title was used was when Queen Adelaide outlived her husband, King William IV. William died in 1837, and as Adelaide and William had no children, he was succeeded by his niece, Queen Victoria.

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