Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table Whether placed to catch light

Whether placed to catch light in a period sitting room or forming a focal point in a contemporary collection

Their elegant form and palette combine traditional influences with a crisp

particularly with such an illustrious provenance and in such original country house condition

Masterfully carved

serving equally well as an impressive partner’s desk or a striking focal point for an antique-focused interior

Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table Whether placed to catch lightA fine mid 18th century apothecary case, the exterior in black fine grained shagreen and silver lock plate, the interior with 6 glass bottles, all intact. Italy, Rome, circa 1750 Height: 20 cms (8 ins) Width: 22 cms (8. 5 ins) Depth: 15 cms (6 ins) A travelling doctors apothecary box such as ours would have been reassuring for the ill, its beautiful exterior with silver mounts and precise cut glass bottles surely gave confidence in the contents and