Treen Dome Lidded Apothecary Case with Glass Measure menangerie ) No real reason one

) No real reason one would have decorated a shoe last in this manner I don't believe other than just to make it feel special

you might be able to pull it out entirely

It's definitely quite old but the bristles are in terrific shape (I am always amazed at how the straw on these old brushes holds up forever)

I have found one other out there done in a very similar manner listed at $1800 and described as dating to the 1700’s

Treen Dome Lidded Apothecary Case with Glass Measure menangerie ) No real reason oneI can never pass on old treen apothecary canisters like this, especially one with such a lovely rounded top, and with shot glass measure inside, marking teaspoons and tablespoons. This would have been used for medicine, but makes for a handy traveling shot glass now, should one wish, say, to make a proper cocktail on a picnic or just in the hotel room. Of course still good for administering cough syrup too, or for cooking! 3 1 2" t x 2 1 4" in