• Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Lot 974

Civil War Era Medical Apothecary Chest and Bleeder Globe

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

mid 19th century, upright rectangular wood case with brass carrying handle, hinged top opening to divided interior housing numerous glass bottles and tools, above a lower drawer with divided interior, 9-1/2 x 9-3/4 x 7-1/8 in.; spherical glass bleeder globe and brass pan, 5-1/2 x 4-3/4 in.

Provenance: Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia

Condition

case with scattered light scratches and bumps, glass bottles with accretion and residue, scattered chips and losses, lacking key; globe with residue to interior, pan with some discoloration and small dents

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Estate of Dr. J. Francis and Laquita Amos, Rocky Mount, Virginia