19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" antique boy scouts is the perfect size for

is the perfect size for holding a small to medium sized potted plant

until I noted that the numbers on the side run 0 to 6 rather than showing temperatures

I'd guess this piece dates to the 1940s or so and perhaps was made to sew onto something else

this is a truly charismatic object that would make a wonderful addition to any collection

they were definitely a thing

19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" antique boy scouts is the perfect size forSuch a gorgeous thing! I am always on the lookout for antique treen bottles and boxes, and so often disappointed to pull them out of cases to find a large crack running down one side. This one, on the other hand, is in exceptional condition, plus still has its glass bottle inside, stopper and all. 19th century British, these were used by doctors or travelers to carry medicinals, and could still be used that way, or perfect on the vanity filled with