19th Century English Millinery Haberdashery Hardwood Apothecary Cabinet

Description

Grand late 19th/early 20th century apothecary cabinet chest of drawers featuring 36 storage drawers with patinated brass pulls. The monumental … more Grand late 19th/early 20th century apothecary cabinet chest of drawers featuring 36 storage drawers with patinated brass pulls. The monumental cabinet measures over 15 feet long and is purported to be from a haberdashery in England then used in an American millinery as a shop counter. The large case has four sections with three sections having fitted drawers. Each section is separated by reeded pilasters toped with decorative corbels. The last section has an open storage area that once housed shelves. The case is mostly crafted from mahogany hardwood with pine boards on the back. Very heavy and solid with precise fitted drawers. The cabinet has wear on the ends where it was mounted as seen in photos. From an estate in the Napa Valley, CA.

Dimensions: 183"w x 18"d x 42"h

Circa: Late 19th/Early 20th Century, England

Materials: Brass, Mahogany

Condition: Good, wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Beautifully crafted with solid joinery. Damage to ends from being installed with small trim pieces missing as seen in photos. Aged, distressed, and faded patina as seen in photos. Light stains on finish. One end lacking drawers or shelves. less