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Lot 1118
Antique Portable Apothecary Box
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, likely English, mahogany veneer, brass hardware and escutcheons, square form with hinged lid lined with red velvet, divided interior with (12) bottles with stoppers; lower drawer with pull handle and divided, red velvet-lined interior; retains key.

7 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.

Age wear to box including scratches and dents, wear to velvet and escutcheons; all bottles with chips to rims and stoppers, (2) with additional chips, most with residue, (2) with light scratches; wear to drawer interior, small hole in edge; working lock, opens and closes smoothly.