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A George III boxwood and ebony-strung mahogany domestic medicine chest,
the lid rising to reveal compartments for twenty-one bottles of four sizes (one missing), the double-doors opening to reveal stylised lancet windows, four 'powder' drawers, one short and another drawer containing a glass pestle and mortar, a cautery, a measure, a funnel, a steel balance with brass pans and other items, 8in. (20.3cm.) wide
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the lid rising to reveal compartments for twenty-one bottles of four sizes (one missing), the double-doors opening to reveal stylised lancet windows, four 'powder' drawers, one short and another drawer containing a glass pestle and mortar, a cautery, a measure, a funnel, a steel balance with brass pans and other items, 8in. (20.3cm.) wide
See illustration