Victorian 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 In the cabinet lock trade, lever locks became available circa 1855 and superseded the earlier tumbler and back-spring locks.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 Belgian mid-19th century, red painted store display cabinet. A large and imposing antique Canadian pine display cabinet vitrine, woodcarving in...

This is a beautifully made shop display box, with a curved glass opening front and mirror. It has 3 glass shelves and the front can be opened from t...

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculpted counter and two smaller counters...

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...

Rare solid teak multi-drawer apothecary/file cabinet with locking mechanism and hardware in original patina. Beautifully aged metal pulls. Authentic and fu...

A rare, exquisite Victorian Sewing drawers or desktop filing cabinet in oak parquetry and tiger oak. Porcelain drawer knobs. May be used as riser fo...

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

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...

Pharmacy Shop Display Cabinet, Turkey Sponge This charming Victorian shop display cabinet is made in plate glass, the top section has a “D” sha...

19th century English pharmacy draws Hand crafted English late 19th century pharmacy draws, with handwritten numbered draws, glass handles and all dovetail jointed sections. The w...

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...

Knight’s Castile Chemist Shop Display Soap Dispensing Cabinet This is a very rare piece, the upper glazed section holds 3 different soaps (Red Band, Purple Band and Gold Band) which each drop down to a hinged dispenser at the bottom The cabinet is a counter top piece, it has the original Knights Castile logos painted on the sides and the red band on the front of the glass section The Cabinet is 24” high...

Victorian collectors cabinet, “Portable Museum” with contents A charming Victorian Educational Activity, the cabinet is made in fruitwoo...

This is an antique pair of Apothecary Chest. They have Kenrick Pulls. They're nicely constructed and make for a nice conversation piece. The Kenrick Pulls date them to late the 19th ...