Baccae Lauri (Laurel Berries) Antique Hand-painted Apothecary Tin antique nid noddy I am not certain of

I am not certain of the wood but believe it is a tropical wood and the sculpture is quite heavy for its size

I believe this postcard is British

and really rather want to live inside of it

including pieces made with real scarabs

Descroches and is dated November 21

Baccae Lauri (Laurel Berries) Antique Hand-painted Apothecary Tin antique nid noddy I am not certain ofContinuing the language theme connecting many of today's listings, what a terrific pair of words is Baccae Lauri, hand painted in black against cream on this lovely 19th century Apothecary tin. The tin would have once held laurel berries, used since ancient times as astringents, stimulants, and stomachics; applied to insect bites and stings and scalp eruptions(!), and used to treat rheumatism. I love the phrase's associations with higher learning,