Rosewood spice mill

Made:
1701-1800
Rosewood spice mill, attachable parts which screw together

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Rosewood spice mill, attachable parts which screw together
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Rosewood spice mill, attachable parts which screw together, lid missing, European, 18th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653999
Materials:
rosewood and iron
Measurements:
remaining: height 215 mm
base: diameter 85 mm
max: diameter 95 mm
handle extended: width 130 mm
type:
mill

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