Victorian Mahogany Filing or Chemists Shop Drawers

Name: Victorian Mahogany Filing Or Chemists Shop Drawers
SKU: as281a165
Price: 2400.00 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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A large original bank of 35 shop or filing drawers in mahogany and dating to the 19th century. By Simpoles of Manchester each drawer has a brass name plate with thumb pull, strong dovetail joints and a curved cut-away side for easy removal of contents. The main case splits in two halves for removal with the join across the central column of drawers.

The existing labels for J B Cawdells Dispensing Chemist in Thrapston provide a fascinating snap-shot of life at a traditional chemists with Compound Liquorice Powder, Friars’ Balsam and Extract of Cascar Sagrada being served alongside Flowers of Sulphur,
Citric Acid and Poison!

In original untouched condition with some damages to drawer edges and shrinkage line to side.

Width - 60in (152cm)
Depth - 20in (51cm)
Height - 66 1/2in (169cm)

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Ref 0313 Please appreciate all our items are antique and as such may have minor scratches, marks, knocks, shrinkage splits signs of old woodworm, and minor losses to veneer, which combine with care and years of polishing to create an individual character and patina. We cannot describe each marks separately and therefore suggest you do take the time to request extra photos. We do offer a 14 day money back guarantee for UK purchases but cannot refund the return shipping cost.

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