Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table particularly with such an illustrious

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

Masterfully carved

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

Lamps of this artistry are sought-after for their combination of tradition and current appeal

Bringing together exemplary casting and historical significance

Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table particularly with such an illustriousA 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