Spice or drug mill of turned wood

Made:
1601-1700 in France
maker:
Unknown
Spice or drug mill of turned wood, urn-shaped

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Spice or drug mill of turned wood, urn-shaped, in sections which screw together, French, 1601-1700

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653998
Materials:
rosewood and iron
Measurements:
height 235 mm
max: diameter 85 mm
type:
mill

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