Brass pessary mould

Made:
1851-1900 in London
maker:
Maw
Brass pessary mould, by Maw, London

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Brass pessary mould, by Maw, London
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Brass pessary mould, by Maw, London, probably 2nd half of 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A640455
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
height 22 mm
width 41 mm
length 89 mm
type:
pessary moulds

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