Cylindrical wooden spice box

Made:
1701-1850
Cylindrical wooden spice box, three-tier, with lid, empty

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Cylindrical wooden spice box, three-tier, with lid, empty
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Cylindrical wooden spice box, three-tier, with lid, empty, used for cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon, English, 1701 to 1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655164
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
height 136 mm
diameter 88 mm
type:
spice boxes

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