Repairs to this antique apothecary consisted of:
- Fabricating a new base to match.
- Tightening loose hinges.
- Replacing broken flush mount pulls.
![Antique apothecary before repair](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053a-638x850.jpg)
I started by constructing a new base with matching molding.
![Constructed base for apothecary](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053b-850x307.jpg)
Then made sure the fit was good.
![Apothecary test fit on new base](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053c-850x608.jpg)
Next, the base was fastened from underneath.
![New base attached to apothecary](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053d-850x529.jpg)
Here’s the new base attached, colored, and finished to match.
![New base colored to match apothecary](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053e-850x492.jpg)
Next, the broken hardware was replaced, the hinges were tightened, and everything was given a fresh coat of wax.
![Antique Apothecary after repair](https://scottdoyleinc.com/wp-content/uploads/1053f-850x850.jpg)
This antique apothecary was repaired for a Sharon CT client.