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Set of Nine 19th C English Victorian Treen Ware Boxwood Medicine Bottle Holders

About the Item

A set of nine 19th century Victorian treen turned boxwood medicine bottle holders. These containers were used for protecting delicate items such as glass apothecary bottles, perfume bottles, syringes, powder, ointment bottles, thermometers and other medical or vanity items. In two of the containers are glass bottles. Measurements: Large 18.5cm high, 8.5cm diameter, empty Large 18cm high, 8cm diameter, empty Medium 14.5cm high, 5.5cm diameter, glass bottle without stopper (wood chipped) Medium 13cm high, 6cm diameter, empty (crack in wood) Medium 12cm high, 5cm diameter, perfumed oil in glass bottle Medium 11cm high, 5cm diameter, empty Small 10cm high, 4cm diameter, talcum powder Small 9cm high, 3.5 diameter, empty Small 8cm high, 3cm diameter, empty.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 9
  • Style:
    Victorian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Boxwood,Glass,Turned
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. one has a little chip and one has a crack, see last picture.
  • Seller Location:
    Haarlem, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: nummer 11stDibs: LU1040420263082

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