Medicine chest
E. J. Tryon
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Mahogany, brass and glass
Measurements
190 mm (H); 170 mm (W); 170 mm (D)
Place of origin
Southampton
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147106.1
Summary
Mahogany square medicine chest, bearing trade label of 'E.J.Tryon, Chemist and Druggist, 112 High Street, Southampton'; the hinged lid opening to reveal 10 compartments with 14 bottles, the front with brass lock plate and flat drawer handle, the drawer with divisions, containing fragments.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'E.J.Tryon, Chemist and Druggist, 112 High Street, Southampton' (trade label)
Makers and roles
E. J. Tryon, chemist