Silver pomander

SMG00203588

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Silver pomander, oval body divided into 6 segments which open out and form 6 separate scent compartments, footed, lid with a loop which may be unscrewed to allow segments to fall open, repousse decoration, hallmarked

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A641825
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
closed: 74 mm 31 mm, .06 kg
open: 74 mm 106 mm, .06 kg
type:
pomander