Charming leather pouch and vials
by
Julie J
+1
Recently I purchased this little leather pouch that contains glass vials. I have no idea of the age, but it appears to be from around the 1920-30-40's (I'm guessing) based on the lids and snaps. It looks like it could have been used to gather samples of flora/fauna. Or maybe drugs. If you have any information about the age and what it was used for I'd love to hear from you!
4 answers
-
Have never seen anything like this, but would guess as you for a herbalist or someone using something for medicinal use, a naturalist. Obviously handmade, not your usual physician's pouch. A treasure for sure.
Diane Arnold
on Aug 11, 2014
-
Give it some leather conditioner!
Adrianne C
on Aug 12, 2014
-
Probably one of a kind, handmade. Maybe by a shoemaker for a special use or need. Looks like it originally had 4 little bottles. Perhaps a country doctor used it for herbs. Remember they were much closer to holistic back in the day.
Jane Goodwin
on Aug 12, 2014
-
Thanks @Jane Goodwin @Diane Arnold and @Adrianne C it is really fragile, I may see if I can find some leather conditioner in a spray form. The little ties are falling off. It definitely looks handmade.
Julie J
on Aug 12, 2014
Sign Up to Answer
