Medicine chest
Springweiler and Co.
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
mahogany, brass, velvet and glass
Measurements
150 mm (H); 330 mm (W); 185 mm (D)
Place of origin
London
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147107.1
Summary
Rectangular mahogany medicine chest with inset brass handle and brass key plate. Stamped inside 'Springweiler and Co. Makers London'. The interior fitted and lined with green velvet; contains seven glass bottles of various sizes, six brass weights, a pair of scales and two phials of pills.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
'Springweiler and Co. Makers London'. (stamped inside)
Makers and roles
Springweiler and Co., maker