19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" wooden captains to reveal the white body

to reveal the white body beneath

It feels very Zen to me--a completely harmonious balance of form

Spilling forth  are what appear to be vines to the right

the body is made of wire covered with cloth

19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" wooden captains to reveal the white bodySuch 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