Chinese Rustic Apothecary Cabinet
A Chinese apothecary cabinet, of rustic form, with a mitred plank top and thirty six drawers with black ring handles above three lower wide drawers, a simply shaped apron, the curved edges extending to small feet. Height 44.09 in. Width 35.04 in. Depth 19.29 in.
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- Rustic - Rustic is defined as "of, relating to, or typical of country life or country people", and the items illustrated in this price guide accord with that definition.
But in the 18th and 19th century "rustic furniture" had a narrower definition. It referred to furniture where the framework was carved or moulded to resemble tree trunks and branches, and was usually for outdoor use. Rustic furniture was made in cast iron, wood, terracootta and concrete. Much of the Coalbrookdale company's cast iron furniture was of rustic design.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- pharmacy / chemist
