george-iii-mahogany-traveling-apothecary-cabinet
Lot 3116
George III Mahogany Traveling Apothecary Cabinet
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Early 19th century, high grade mahogany veneers and mahogany secondary, inlaid brass escutcheons, dark wood inlays, top with brass campaign handle, front hinged doors open to a velvet lined and divided interior with twelve compartments, retaining five period bottles with English labels, two interior drawers, the lower with apothecary scales and two associated boxed sets of weights labeled for Drachm and grain units, molded flush base, unmarked.

8 3/4 x 7 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.

Private Collection, Wilmington, North Carolina

Without key; some expected soiling to interior lining; case with light scratches; minor chipping; thin panel between drawers with crack.