Posted 8 years ago
jscott0363
(900 items)
Hello fellow collectors!!!!
I recently came across this wonderful apothecary doctor's case from the 19th century. It's covered in herringbone pattern canvas with leather binding and a leather securing belt. This one is from the 1820-1840 period. It's still in really great condition, a bit stained, but 100% intact. I dare not attempt to clean it for fear of damaging it in any way. The key is missing, but I don't really mind that.
This would have been carried by a early 19th century doctor on his horse and buggy when making house calls. It still retains some initials on top, but I cannot quite make them out.
The interior is in really great condition and there is still indication of medicine bottles that were once kept inside. This little case is small and only measures 10" long, 6" tall and 5 1/2" wide.
I can only imagine the doctor that once owned this and the types of medications that were once kept in this little chest. If this little chest could only speak to us, the stories it could tell.
Update: Thanks to our CW friend trunkman, we now know that this is from the 1820 to 1840 period. Thank you trunkman!!!
Thanks for stopping to have a look!
Scott
Haha! First to love your new post ;-))
Small, very small! I wonder what the doctor carried in it...
Another fantastic trunk, Scott :-D
Wow Kyra!!
That was extremely FAST!!! Thank you. It is a very small chest. I've wondered myself what types of medicines that were carried in this. Probably medications that we're unfamiliar with in today's world.
Thanks for the very quick loves
Kyra
ravage60
and
Rob
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Tiny bottles of medicine drops, probably ...
Kyra,
I'm guessing medicine drops, powders and possibly pills of some type.
Wow! another great little trunk/box Scotty, I use a 2/1 mixture of hydrogen peroxide and blue dawn dish soap in a spray bottle and soft bristle brush or a damp cloth works well, remember a man once said, " we have nothing to fear but fear itself" very cool little box.
Still yet another very cool old trunk.
Neat as can be.
greendog,
Thanks very much for the compliment and the tip!! I'll definitely give that a try.
fortapache,
Thanks very much!!! Glad you like it!
Drill,
Thanks!! It is a neat little chest, if I must say so myself. I thought it was unusual and something I'd never seen before.
Thanks for the appreciations
NevadaBlades
Thomas
Mani
greendog
BBs
Pops
Roy
fortapache
and
Drill
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omygosh this is soooo nice... they keep getting better -- going on your site is like watching the fireworks...
Wow t-man,
I'm flattered by your compliments friend!! I just love trunks of any kind and enjoy seeing all of the beauties splattered all over CW. Can't get enough of the beauties posted by everyone here. Your Excelsior slat trunk is simply out of this world!!!! Keep em coming. I always look forward to your next trunk post.
trunkman or Drill,
Any ideas on how old this one would be? I've been unsuccessful at finding anything in regards to a little chest like this. I'd appreciate any input form anyone.
I would think as a guess between 1820 to 1840.... if it was a full sized trunk going by material and style I would think around then... specifically the studded top leather going down past the lip of the base... typical of that time period.
Oroy,
Thanks buddy!! I was pretty fascinated with this myself and that's the primary reason I bought it. Knew I'd probably never come across another one like it.
Thank you trunkman!
I had a hunch that it must be from the early to mid 1800's, but wasn't completely sure. The studded dust cover around the lip really made me think that. Thanks very much for your help! I really love the older items like this. They just fascinate me to no end!!
Thanks very much for the appreciations
Michael
Mike
vetraio
and
Oroyoroyisthatyourhorse (for the fine comment as well)
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Scott, you know I am just going to love this one to pieces!!! It is gorgeous and well done to you for finding and saving it for all of us to see!!
Judy,
Thank you so much for loving this one to pieces! I always appreciate you stopping in and commenting and loving my items!! Very kind of you!!!
Thanks so very much for the loves
btrue
Judy (and for the wonderful comment)
OneGoodFind
Elisabethan
and
NevadaBlades
And thank you all for stopping by to admire my doctor's medicine chest!!
Love this! You have an incredible collection. I have an old leather covered apothecary box. It's made a little differently than this. It has the dividers for all of the bottles.
myoldkyhome,
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment! I'd love to see your apothecary box. I came across this one by chance, but I'm now fascinated with the old apothecary boxes and chests.
Thanks so very much for the loves
bjb5859
and
myoldkyhome
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A very special trunk for your great collection Scott. Like you I like to imagine where these have been and what they have experienced. Well done - it's so old!
What a beautiful thing...and so old...:-)
Karen,
Thanks so much!!! Wouldn't it be a wonder to know who the doctor was that owned this and where it has been? I'm proud to have this in my collection. Thanks for the wonderful comment, the love and for stopping in. Always appreciated!!
Penny,
Thank you so very much!! This one is among my oldest. Very happy to have this one for sure! Thanks for the lovely comment, the love and for stopping by. Always appreciated!!
Mani,
Thank you so much for the love and for stopping in. Always appreciated!!!
Rick and buckethead,
Thanks for the appreciations and for stopping by. I do appreciate you both!
Thanks very much for the loves
FatBoy
NevadaBlades
and
gargoylecollector
And thank you all for stopping by. Many thanks!!!
SEAN,
Thanks friend for the appreciation and for stopping by. Glad you like it. Many thanks as always!!!
Thanks very much for the loves
egreeley1976
and
Anna
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Neighborguysfan,
Thanks very much for the appreciation and for stopping by. Very much appreciated!!
Jenni,
Thanks very much for the love and for stopping by!!