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A 19th century domestic mahogany medicine chest
The lid rising to reveal various compartments with four jars with silver plated stoppers, a steel balance with silvered brass pans, a mixing tablet and other items, the front door opening to reveal a shelf of five original jars with stoppers and four drawers containing a brass pestle and mortar, four ointment jars, a double measure, a funnel and other items, a rear poison compartment with two shelves with six bottles, the chest with two brass carrying handles
25.4cm. wide
The lid rising to reveal various compartments with four jars with silver plated stoppers, a steel balance with silvered brass pans, a mixing tablet and other items, the front door opening to reveal a shelf of five original jars with stoppers and four drawers containing a brass pestle and mortar, four ointment jars, a double measure, a funnel and other items, a rear poison compartment with two shelves with six bottles, the chest with two brass carrying handles
25.4cm. wide