santalum

Another little treasure has come into my possession from a French apothecary. Sealed like a time capsule, filled with baubles of liquid gold. Like my recent acquisition from Sharp & Dohme, I have not opened this one as of yet. I may wait until warmer weather and a day off will allow me to sit...

I managed to acquire a bottle full of Sandalwood Oil capsules, as produced by Eli Lilly in the 1930s or 1940s. There are 51 capsules in the bottle, and the inside of the bottle smells incredible. The oil inside the caps is very well preserved, and I can’t get over the smell. :D I’ve taken a...