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Lot 23

[APOTHECARY]. Pair of Portable Wooden Storage Cabinets, One with Vials. [V.p., ca. 19th century].

Estimate: $200 - $400
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[APOTHECARY]. Pair of Portable Wooden Storage Cabinets, One with Vials. [V.p., ca. 19th century]. One storage cabinet with hinged upper lid, two brass handles on sides, two drawers, and 18 small to medium vials, most with glass stoppers. Velvet-lined lid with skull and crossbones poison sign. With lock and key. [And:] wooden storage cabinet with opening doors, several storage areas in doors and cabinet, two drawers, brass carry handle on top. With lock (damaged), no key. Approximately 11 1/2 x 10 x 11 and smaller.

Condition

Some general wear, scuffing, cabinet with vials with several cracks to upper lid. Generally good. 

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