Always the Unusual

Copyright Duncan Robert Antiques 2008.  E&O E.

Beautiful Brass Bound Homoeopathic Chest by Allshorn, London c.1885

Figured walnut veneer on mahogany chassis. (15”x 10½”x 9”)

 

Contents

 

Top layer  - 47 small bottles.  Carton of  homoeopathic ointment tubes by Nelson of London ( c.1920)  as

              illustrated

Drawer -      5 larger bottles, one with damaged neck. One  label illustrated above. 8 small bottles. Set of hand                  scales with six apothecary weights in papier maché box as illustrated.

 

Condition inside and out is  crisp and clean. There have been some minor professional repairs to the case. Some age cracks in the veneer and some marking  on the top edge of the drawer, but a lovely and impressive chest.