Early 1800s John Moore, Chemist to the King, Double Sided British Apothecary Chest German cutout wooden figures I quite like the idea

I quite like the idea of filling a notebook/ledger that began its life in the 19th century

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I believe tin cutouts like this were sometime used as quilt templates

with general wear

This guy looks like quite a competent and ever-ready lifeguard to me (and who doesn't need a good life guard around

Early 1800s John Moore, Chemist to the King, Double Sided British Apothecary Chest German cutout wooden figures I quite like the ideaI splurged some on this one, but I'd never come across another in person quite like it, and certainly have a predilection for things that hold lots of surprises and have the potential to hold more! The paper label on the underside of the lid reads "John Moore, Chemist to the King, Covent Garden," which of course makes it feel extra grand, and I have since found a couple of other examples of this specific apothecary case out there one at Bonham's, 1500