Antique Treen Apothecary Bottle Case custom made box apparent by comparing the black

apparent by comparing the black lacquer on the top of the box (a bit faded/dulled) with the black lacquer underneath

Another reminder of what an exciting hub of cross-disciplinary thinking and practice MIT has been

Hammer measures 3" x 1 1/2" x 15/16

or maybe long stretch of games

And then these teeth

Antique Treen Apothecary Bottle Case custom made box apparent by comparing the blackI just love the shape of these old treen threaded cases, made to hold (and protect) apothecary bottles. The bottle here is long gone, but the box is in great shape, the hardwood gorgeous (lignum vitae?) and surely it could be put to use now holding all sorts of precious things. The lid turns closed easily and holds super tight. 4 1 16" t x 1 7 8" in diameter. There is one tiny chip at the lip, very minor; otherwise excellent condition.