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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.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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Mid Century metal Brocapharms Verbandtrommel Apothecary Box
Located in Bern, CH
Mid Century metal Brocapharms Verbandtrommel Apothecary Box / Pharmacy Medicine Box from the Royal
Category
Vintage 1940s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Metal
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
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Decorative Boxes
Materials
Yew
Antique Renaissance Style Italian Wood Lacquered Apothecary Box
Located in Firenze, IT
This lovely antique lacquered apothecary box was crafted in Italy in late 19th century in the style
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
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
Category
Antique 1760s Italian Adirondack Coat Racks and Stands
Materials
Bentwood
$1,038 / set
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
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Other Decorative Boxes
Materials
Wood
$1,269 / set