Why You’ll Love It
This extraordinary one-of-a-kind traveling doctor’s cabinet was handcrafted by Kim Murdock and dated 2015. The wooden case opens by two hinged doors to reveal an extensive collection of tiny glass bottles and larger covered jars representing vintage drugs and preparations used for embalming. Every vessel is carefully arranged and fixed in place, complete with aged labels, wrappings, and tiny metal details. A functional interior drawer opens to reveal a removable antique-style miniature syringe, adding another remarkable layer of detail to this unusual artisan piece.
Perfect for: Victorian doctor’s offices, funeral parlors, embalming rooms, apothecaries, curiosity shops, gothic scenes, Halloween displays, and medical miniature collections.
Details
Materials: Wood, glass, mixed media
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1 ½” tall × 1 ½” wide when closed
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Kim Murdock
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The fully dressed traveling embalming cabinet and removable miniature syringe are included only. All bottles and jars within the cabinet are fixed in place. Landscaping, crates, and other accessories shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
Every miniature we offer has been carefully evaluated for its craftsmanship, rarity, condition, provenance, and collectibility. Many of the artisan pieces we sell are one-of-a-kind works that may never appear on the market again. While original retail prices provide an interesting historical reference, they rarely reflect decades of appreciation, the artist's legacy, or the scarcity of surviving examples.
Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
A Commitment to Research
Every miniature has a story, and uncovering it is one of our greatest passions. We carefully research each piece, but unsigned or illegible works can remain mysteries. If you can identify an artist or provide additional information, we'd be delighted to hear from you and will gladly update the listing to preserve their legacy.
