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Early 20th c. "Turkey Sponge" Chemist Bin c.1900-1940

$375
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£280.07
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€324.98
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CA$519.38
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About the Item

ABOUT Very rare chemist bin for "Turkey Sponge" with reverse painted gilt glass front panel. It would have been used as a hinged door for a large mahogany pharmacy display cabinet. When opened, it would have been full of loofah-like sponges. Shown with life size hand model. CREATOR Manufactured by Hoxton, London for Treble & Son. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1900-1940. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Mahogany, Glass, Metal. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. No chips in the glass. DIMENSIONS H 29 in. W 27.5 in. D 11.25 in. HISTORY Unknown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 11.25 in (28.58 cm)
  • Style:
    Industrial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1280236682182

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