English, c.1820, constructed of French polished mahogany with large brass handle to top, double doors open to reveal 17 glass bottles and 2 drawers with ivory handles, drawers contain various items including scales and measures, large drawer at bottom contains glass measure and glass mortar and pestle, section at rear for 4 bottles (missing 3 the other damaged), height 35.5cm
Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.6RNME5QH
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Sold for £525
Result plus buyers premium
English, c.1820, constructed of French polished mahogany with large brass handle to top, double doors open to reveal 17 glass bottles and 2 drawers with ivory handles, drawers contain various items including scales and measures, large drawer at bottom contains glass measure and glass mortar and pestle, section at rear for 4 bottles (missing 3 the other damaged), height 35.5cm
Footnote: This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (Section 10), Ref.6RNME5QH
Flints Auctions CANNOT ship this item out if the UK.
Auction: Fine Instruments of Science & Medicine, 29th Nov, 2023