Mahogany Apothecary Cabinets

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass panels in the upper section over a base with ten drawers on each side, flanking a middle section consisting of three doors with wooden panels. There are two adjustable shelves in each of the three upper sections, with a total of ten interior drawers. Original tear-drop pulls on doors turn to release a lever allowing the doors to be opened with the pulls as well as locked, a most unusual and attractive feature. All of the hardware is original to the bookcase including the locks. Comes with working locks and keys. Measurements: 13' 8 1/2" long x 21 1/2" - 27 1/2" deep x 101" high (8'5" high) All of the drawers are stamped with the cabinetmaker's stamp, "S.E. & R. (Ralph) Johnson, Warrington". This fine bookcase was manufactured prior to 1880 in Warrington in Cheshire, England. While information is scant, it would seem that S. E. would have been Ralph's father's workshop listed at 78 Bridge Street in Warrington, England, circa 1878. Ralph would have likely been an apprentice at that time. He opened his own workshop, presumably when his father retired. By the Edwardian period, Ralph had become a cabinet maker of some renown. Drawer locks are original and stamped "Chance Son & Co. W Chance, Son, & Co" and are listed in the 1850s directories as "Merchants and Factors" in Birmingham, England. They would have been middlemen having various merchandise made for them, primarily for export to North America. The type of locks employed in this bookcase is a lever combination lock. In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks. Some points about the breakfront to note are that it is made entirely out of solid mahogany which is unusual; there are no veneers. Even the drawer sides, backs and bottoms are made of mahogany. The interior wood, i.e., the back and the insides of the cabinet is pine. One of the great features is that the upper door hardware has a dead latch that operates with the tear drop pull. You can lock the doors, but if you don't want to lock them, you can use the tear drop pull to operate the dead latch to open and close by turning it to the right. There are 20 exterior drawers and 8 interior drawers. Lower cabinets each have 1 fixed shelf; upper cabinets have 2 adjustable shelves each. There are enough extra original cast iron shelf...

Late 19th Century Apothecary Chest. A fine attractive mahogany 26-drawer chemist, apothecary chest with glass knobs. Each drawer labelled with glass plates showing the names of chemi...

Early 20th century mahogany solicitors drawers - Mahogany drawers - Paneled sides and back - Original brass pulls - Original sprung documents holder in the drawers - English, ...

A fine Antique Apothecary Chest in handsome figured Mahogany. The drawers are well crafted with fine dove tailing and 26 of the drawers retain...

A nice small set of 19th century apothecary drawers with original labels and glass handles. In a purpose made cabinet.

This very unique dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1920/30s in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features 18 mahogany fronted drawers in three different sizes: DWH 28 x 29 x 2...

This jewelers / watchmakers cabinet was designed and made circa 1930 in the Netherlands. It features 48 mahogany fronted drawers in three different ...

This unique filing cabinet / bank of drawers was designed and made around the turn of the century in France. The piece is made from mahogany with bronze hardware. The interior dimens...

A rare and impressive monumental American Victorian mercantile retail showcase or display cabinet by Schmitt & Co, circa 1890s. Made of mahogany featur...

Monumental Victorian general store / apothecary display cabinet. Made from mahogany with curved glass and a large weight driven door that extend through the top. Most recently used a...

A museum quality Victorian mahogany display cabinet. This outstanding cabinet has a glass door fitted with the original handle and lock.

Very nice oak filing cabinet from the early 20th century with 16 tambour doors. The interior dimensions of the compartments are A4 paper size DWH 25 x 38 x 12 cm.

This English mahogany collectors cabinet was made in the 19th century to store some sort of a collection. It was made in mahogany and has panels on every side. It features 8 drawers ...

Circa 1870 Large 19th C English mahogany glazed apothecary wall cabinet sku 577 Measures: W262 x D34 x H75 cm.

Curved chest of drawers made of mahogany and three drawers, in nice antique condition from the 1890s. Measurements in cm: H - 78 cm, W - 71 cm and D - 45...

This apothecary cabinet was produced during the 1930s in The United Kingdom. This piece features 8 large drawers. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D x W x H 38 x 50 x 14.5...

This is a rare and unusual antique Victorian apothecary chest, offering superb storage and period character, circa 1880. This 16-drawer chemist’s shop cabinet showcases fine craftsmanship, with original fascia labels and elegant mahogany tones. Classic apothecary cabinet, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or Victorian storage solutions Rich mahogany and Victorian pine construction, displaying warm hues and fine grain interest Fascinating original bronze fascia labels, featuring a mix of numbered and Latin abbreviations 16 drawers, each dressed with turned wooden pulls for effortless access Lower drop-front storage hutch, complete with a small pull handle Versatile size, perfect for home offices, retail spaces, or stylish kitchen organisation This is a handsome antique chemist’s cabinet...

This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1930s and was made in England. It features a mahogany frame, top and drawer fronts with metal handles. The interior dimensions of...

Circa 1890 19th C English glazed mahogany shop fitters display cabinet with original brass T bar handles, foxed mirror, glass shelves & hardware. Excellent quality by ‘Frederic...

This piece is amazing by its proportion narrow and tall with a glass sliding both ways. The glass is covered along the edge of brass and a knob on each side. exceptionnel piece.

Rare Victorian Apothecary Military Campaign four drawer brass bound chest finished with tooled black leather A Beautiful handcrafted Apothecary C...

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 24 paper covered drawers in mahogany with mostly original glass fronts, mahogany handl...

Victorian Tall Mahogany Chemist Shop Fitting, Mahogany Framed glass& Mirrored Pediment, Reads: DISPENSING DEPARTMENT , With Gold Lettering behind the glass, with pair Carved scroll s...

This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1920/1930s and was made in the Netherlands. It features a mahogany frame, drawers with ma...

This haberdashery cabinet was produced during the 1930s in the Netherlands. This piece features 20 paper covered drawers in mahogany some with glass fronts, mahogany handles and name...

Part of the Classica Collection, this cabinet will stand out in any interior, providing sophisticated style in a living, dining room, and bedroom. The rectangular rosewood frame is r...

This cabinet was made around 1920 in France and features amazing Art Deco details. It was made from mahogany and features 9 drawers with mahogany handles and a non functional locking...

This vintage mahogany bank of drawers dates from the 1930s and was made in France. It features a mahogany frame, drawers with mahogany fronts ...

Very fine antique mechanical tall music stand storage with mechanical file cabinet. Solid mahogany in combination with tooled brass.

This apothecary cabinet was made circa 1950s in the Netherlands. It features 6 drawers with brass handles. The interior dimensions of the drawers are: D W H 32 x 30 x 16 cm.

This cabinet was designed and made in circa 1930s in the Netherlands. It features 6 drawers and is made of mahogany with black handles. The cabinet is in a good vintage condition. Th...

This dentist cabinet was designed and made circa 1930 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. It features many small mahogany fronted drawers in two different sizes: DWH 30 x 24 x 3.5 and 30 ...

A French goose neck brass and mahogany apothecary scale. Two drawers with brass pulls, solid mahogany woods, lovely restored condition.

Late 19th-century English mahogany chemist's shelf with a distinctive architectural form. This uniquely crafted piece features elliptical shelves supported by a slender turned column...