19th C Travelling Apothecary / Medicine Chest Mahogany chest with brass fittings. Containing 18 glass bottles (one broken). 5 internal drawers containing scales, medicine measure, scalpels, lancets etc. Secret compartment to back of cabinet. Opening mechanism not operable. Contents unknown. (35x31x20cm)
PROVENANCE: Collection Late Kenneth F. Russell (1911-1987), Professor of Anatomy and Medical History, University of Melbourne.