19TH C. RHODE ISLAND MAHOGANY MEDICAL CASE WITH CONTENTS
pair of swing doors; the interior filled with open shelves and drawer with lift-out compartment; (10) bottles with Balck, Providence, Rhode Island paper labels (two without labels); in drawer, a brass scale with weights, and a porcelain mortar and pestle; back slides open, fitted with three unlabeled bottles; brass, inset carrying handle on top; 10.5"h; 8"w; 7"d; when open 16.5"
Joseph Balck established his apothecary business in 1817 at 66 South Main St. in Providence, Rhode Island.
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

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