6 SCARCE 19thC Apothecary Tin Drug Herb Canisters Gold Labels
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Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary: Pre 1900: Item # 1399714
Directory: Antiques: Instruments and Implements: Medical: Apothecary: Pre 1900: Item # 1399714
Please refer to our stock # M1380 when inquiring.
$250.00
Offered is a group of six, very scarce, 19th century, tin, apothecary, storage containers with hand-painted, gold gilt labels and a decorative and stylized floral, front embellishment. The gold gilt labels make these early pharmacy canisters really stand out!
The tins sport an early and original, hand-painted, mustard-colored surface patina. The five smaller containers measure approximately 7 inches high x 4 inches wide x 5 inches deep (front to back including the distinctive front floral embellishment). The one large container measures about 8 inches high x 5 inches wide x 5 inches deep.
Structurally, the canisters are very solidly crafted containers, each with a slanted, well-fitting, hinged cover that snaps into place when closed. There are unobtrusive dings, and the finish shows modest wear and paint loss commensurate with a 19th century, well-loved and well-used, dispensary antique.
