Metal etui, hinged lid surmounted by metal sphere

Made:
1601-1643 in France
maker:
Unknown
Metal etui, square body tapering to stemmed base Metal etui, hinged lid surmounted by metal sphere

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Metal etui, square body tapering to stemmed base
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Metal etui, square body tapering to stemmed base, hinged lid surmounted by a metal sphere, chased decoration on body and sphere, possibly French, 1610-1643

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A165613
Materials:
gold and silver
Measurements:
length 100 mm
width 15 mm
type:
etui
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)