Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger | June 24, 2026
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 549
Figured Mahogany Travelling Apothecary's Chest, Alexandria, Virginia History
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Sold for
$4,250
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
the case likely English, mid 19th century, opening to a divided interior with two drawers of scales, droppers, and other tools, retaining numerous bottles bearing labels for J. Leadbeater & Sons Druggists in 16 slots, rear compartment with sliding lid opening to four more glass bottles in slots, brass hardware, 12-1/2 x 10 x 7-1/2 in.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
Note: Most of the bottles bear labels reading "J. Leadbeater & Son/Druggists,/Stabler's Old Stand,/Established 1792/Nos. 5 & 7 S. Fairfax St./Alexandria V.A.". This dates them to 1857-1859. The druggist's building stands to this day as the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum, and is a National Historic Landmark. Additionally, this piece was loaned to the Miller House Museum in Hagerstown, Maryland from May 20th to October 1st, 2005.
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Collection of Dr. George and Connie Manger
wear commensurate with age and use, lacking escutcheon on proper right door, some loss and lifting to veneer, wear to fabric lining in interior, one hinge lacking screw； metal medical implements with some rust or corrosion； some lifting to bottle labels； one bottle with break to corner
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