Antique Victorian Apothecary Box | Chemist’s Kit with Glass Bottles | 19th-Century

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Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
Antique Victorian Apothecary Box with Full Chemist’s Kit featuring glass bottles, brass fittings, and mahogany wood — 19th-century medical artifact from England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with glass bottles, brass fittings, balance scales, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century mahogany medical kit from England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
Video showcasing an antique Victorian apothecary box being unboxed, featuring 1800s medical tools, glass bottles, balance scales, and chemist’s instruments.
  • Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
  • Antique Victorian Apothecary Box with Full Chemist’s Kit featuring glass bottles, brass fittings, and mahogany wood — 19th-century medical artifact from England.
  • Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
  • Antique Victorian apothecary box with glass bottles, brass fittings, balance scales, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century mahogany medical kit from England.
  • Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
  • Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
  • Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
  • Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
  • Video showcasing an antique Victorian apothecary box being unboxed, featuring 1800s medical tools, glass bottles, balance scales, and chemist’s instruments.
Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
Antique Victorian Apothecary Box with Full Chemist’s Kit featuring glass bottles, brass fittings, and mahogany wood — 19th-century medical artifact from England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box crafted in mahogany with brass fittings, containing original glass bottles with labels, balance scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools, late 19th century.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with glass bottles, brass fittings, balance scales, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century mahogany medical kit from England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
Antique Victorian apothecary box with drawers open, displaying glass bottles, brass scales, mortar and pestle, and chemist’s tools — 19th-century England.
Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
Closed antique Victorian apothecary box made of polished mahogany wood with brass keyholes and fittings, late 19th century chemist’s kit.
Video showcasing an antique Victorian apothecary box being unboxed, featuring 1800s medical tools, glass bottles, balance scales, and chemist’s instruments.

Antique Victorian Apothecary Box | Chemist’s Kit with Glass Bottles | 19th-Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: England
Material: Mahogany wood with brass fittings and glass components
Period: Late 19th Century CE

Description
Discover a rare Antique Victorian Apothecary Box, a genuine 19th-century chemist’s kit preserved from the golden age of medical craftsmanship. Handcrafted from fine mahogany and detailed with brass fittings and decorative inlays, this portable case embodies the precision and elegance of the Victorian medical profession.

Inside, the compartmentalized design holds a complete set of original glass bottles and instruments, once used to store tinctures, powders, and compounds vital to 19th-century practitioners. The box opens to reveal a beautifully arranged interior lined with period-correct fittings — a striking example of both scientific function and artisan craftsmanship.

Features

  • Authentic Victorian-era chemist’s kit (late 19th century)

  • Handcrafted mahogany box with brass hardware and decorative inlay

  • Includes original glass bottles and apothecary components

  • Beautifully preserved with rich patina and minimal wear

  • Represents early advancements in pharmaceutical and medical history

Cultural Significance
Victorian apothecary kits such as this were indispensable to physicians and traveling chemists of the 1800s, reflecting an era when medicine merged science, craftsmanship, and artistry. Today, these boxes are coveted by collectors and museums alike for their historical authenticity and connection to the evolution of modern medicine.

Condition
Well-preserved with minor surface wear consistent with age. All bottles and fittings remain intact.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 9 in
Width: 13 in
Depth: 9 in

Age
Late 19th Century CE

Learn More: 

Learn More in Our Blog: Antique Apothecary Box – 19th-Century Scientific Artifact

Read About Medical Care in Victorian Times From The British Columbia Medical Journal: Medicine in Queen Victoria’s time

View Another Example From The Museum of Croydon: 19th Century Apothecary

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: England
Material: Mahogany wood with brass fittings and glass components
Period: Late 19th Century CE

Description
Discover a rare Antique Victorian Apothecary Box, a genuine 19th-century chemist’s kit preserved from the golden age of medical craftsmanship. Handcrafted from fine mahogany and detailed with brass fittings and decorative inlays, this portable case embodies the precision and elegance of the Victorian medical profession.

Inside, the compartmentalized design holds a complete set of original glass bottles and instruments, once used to store tinctures, powders, and compounds vital to 19th-century practitioners. The box opens to reveal a beautifully arranged interior lined with period-correct fittings — a striking example of both scientific function and artisan craftsmanship.

Features

  • Authentic Victorian-era chemist’s kit (late 19th century)

  • Handcrafted mahogany box with brass hardware and decorative inlay

  • Includes original glass bottles and apothecary components

  • Beautifully preserved with rich patina and minimal wear

  • Represents early advancements in pharmaceutical and medical history

Cultural Significance
Victorian apothecary kits such as this were indispensable to physicians and traveling chemists of the 1800s, reflecting an era when medicine merged science, craftsmanship, and artistry. Today, these boxes are coveted by collectors and museums alike for their historical authenticity and connection to the evolution of modern medicine.

Condition
Well-preserved with minor surface wear consistent with age. All bottles and fittings remain intact.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 9 in
Width: 13 in
Depth: 9 in

Age
Late 19th Century CE

Learn More: 

Learn More in Our Blog: Antique Apothecary Box – 19th-Century Scientific Artifact

Read About Medical Care in Victorian Times From The British Columbia Medical Journal: Medicine in Queen Victoria’s time

View Another Example From The Museum of Croydon: 19th Century Apothecary

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