Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table Their elegant form and palette

Their elegant form and palette combine traditional influences with a crisp

Masterfully carved

Lamps of this artistry are sought-after for their combination of tradition and current appeal

Dimensions: Height: 56 cm (22 in)

Mid 18th Century Shagreen & Silver Travelling Apothecary Case dining table Their elegant form and paletteA fine mid 18th century apothecary case, the exterior in black fine grained shagreen and silver lock plate, the interior with 6 glass bottles, all intact. Italy, Rome, circa 1750 Height: 20 cms (8 ins) Width: 22 cms (8. 5 ins) Depth: 15 cms (6 ins) A travelling doctors apothecary box such as ours would have been reassuring for the ill, its beautiful exterior with silver mounts and precise cut glass bottles surely gave confidence in the contents and