Silver pill box, France, 1801-1900

Made:
1801-1900 in France
Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century

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Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century
Science Museum Group
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Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Slim silver pill box, engraved, French, 19th century

Pill boxes were containers for pills and tablets. This ornate example, measuring just less than 130 mm, has two sections for different pills. The box is made from silver, an expensive material that only wealthy people could afford.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650833
Materials:
silver
Measurements:
overall: 127 mm 11 mm, .03 kg
type:
pill box