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What is an apothecary box?
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An apothecary box is a type of small cupboard or trunk formerly used by pharmacists and physicians to store medicines and tools in the many small compartments and drawers. Today, apothecary boxes are popular in homes as antique or rustic-looking decorative objects. Shop a range of antique and vintage apothecary cabinets on 1stDibs.
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Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
Apothecary Box. The Apothecary Box of square form made from solid Mahogany with two flush mounted handles one
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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19th Century French Apothecary Box Stamped G Fontaine
Located in Buxton, GB
This antique French apothecary box is a rare find for collectors of scientific memorabilia. Made in
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Antique 19th Century French Apothecary Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Set of 2 Small Antique Apothecary Boxes, English Yew, Miniature Treen, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of two small antique apothecary boxes. An English, yew wood miniature treen, dating
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
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Yew
Oval Wooden Apothecary Boxes Set
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
The measurements marked are for the larger box, the other ones I cannot write here because 1stdibs
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Antique 1760s Italian Adirondack Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bentwood
19th Century Apothecary Case Box
Located in New York, NY
19th Century Apothecary Box Case. Chinese Antique Apothecary Doctors Case. Composed of elm wood
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Antique 1870s Chinese Qing Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Elm, Spruce
Oval Wooden Apothecary or Pharmacy Pair Boxes
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
O/7417 - Pair of rare oval apothecary boxes with lettering: Aloes and Ialapa (may be Jalapeno
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
