Antique Elm Storage Box Resin our light elm apothecary cabinet

our light elm apothecary cabinet is a slightly more modern interpretation of the classic medicine chest

large cabinets or armoires like this were presented as part of a bride's wedding dowry

The wave trunk is the largest of our oriental trunks and chests

but the embroidery is exquisite

There is a removable shelf inside each section

Antique Elm Storage Box Resin our light elm apothecary cabinetShanxi, circa 1870 Once used to carry food, this charming box is in its original black lacquer finish, with details on the handle picked out in red. It comes from Shanxi in central China and dates from the late 19th century. It has a removable lid and still shows the old iron hardware on each edge. An interesting storage box that is large enough for use a magazine holder.