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A large apothecary-herbalist Biedermeier wooden jar, Austria 1850.

$3,834.06
£2,853.68
€3,200
CA$5,251.70
A$5,841.04
CHF 3,050.01
MX$71,079.25
NOK 38,953.28
SEK 36,531.30
DKK 24,360.48
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About the Item

A large apothecary-herbalist jar with lid in the purest Biedermeier style. Made of maple wood, the surface is finished with shellac and beeswax, with black lacquered edges and knob. Coming from the herbalist-apothecary of a pharmacy. Austria around 1850.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milan, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU917135343472

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