Medicine cabinet - Leather, Glass
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Leather-bound apothecary carry case manufactured for Rogers & Co. in the Bombay Presidency during the British Raj (ca. 1850–1900), with leather and glass components, dimensions 19 cm wide by 11 cm high by 12.5 cm deep, in good antique condition with signs of aging, not supplied with a stand.
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A magnificent survivor of British Colonial medical history. This leather-bound apothecary carry case was manufactured for Rogers & Co., the premier chemists of the Bombay Presidency, with branches in both Poona and Bombay. Designed for the elite traveler or medical officer of the Victorian Raj travelling across the vast landscapes of 19th-century India.
The case opens to reveal an interior housing a diverse assortment of 19th-century apothecary bottles clearly added at different times, including rare cobalt blue and amber glass, many with original glass stoppers. These chests were the lifeline of the British elite in India, containing the essential tinctures and powders required to combat tropical diseases. The inside is elegantly gold-tooled with the maker's mark, standing as a testament to the pharmaceutical craftsmanship of the Victorian Raj.
Condition Report:
The leather case is in antique condition, showing a rich patina and honest wear consistent with historical travel. The black leather interior intact, and the glass bottles are well-preserved with no major chips or cracks. A unique centrepiece for any collection of colonial or medical history.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
A magnificent survivor of British Colonial medical history. This leather-bound apothecary carry case was manufactured for Rogers & Co., the premier chemists of the Bombay Presidency, with branches in both Poona and Bombay. Designed for the elite traveler or medical officer of the Victorian Raj travelling across the vast landscapes of 19th-century India.
The case opens to reveal an interior housing a diverse assortment of 19th-century apothecary bottles clearly added at different times, including rare cobalt blue and amber glass, many with original glass stoppers. These chests were the lifeline of the British elite in India, containing the essential tinctures and powders required to combat tropical diseases. The inside is elegantly gold-tooled with the maker's mark, standing as a testament to the pharmaceutical craftsmanship of the Victorian Raj.
Condition Report:
The leather case is in antique condition, showing a rich patina and honest wear consistent with historical travel. The black leather interior intact, and the glass bottles are well-preserved with no major chips or cracks. A unique centrepiece for any collection of colonial or medical history.
Seller's Story
Welcome to Beautiful Old England. We specialise in Antiquarian Books, Antique Surgical Instruments, art and collectibles from old England, for collectors all over the world. We have supplied customers in over 30 countries, nearly all with same day despatch.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Country of origin
India
Material
Glass, Leather
Dynastic style/period
British Raj (1858-1947)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
19 cm
Depth
12.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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