#65

Wonderful Swiss Apothecary Shop with Hand-Carved Details and Rare Contents
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$3,250
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Description
27" (69 cm.) w. x 22"h. x 16"d. The honey toned wooden open-front shop has original painted pale ochre walls and natural finish on outer walls and floor. A multitude of shelves,drawers and cabinets fill the side and back walls including sliding glass-door center cabinet with fretwork carving that matches the fretwork trim on the cabinet tops and side. There is a free-standing counter with working drawers. The shop features a scale with original Swiss label,an unusual wooden jar labeled "Crayon Anti Migraine",19 pieces of porcelain apothecary utensils (many with imprinted logos),as well as glassware,several mortar and pestles,and glass containers with medical labels. Excellent condition,original finish throughout,rare contents. Swiss,early 20th century.