Ivory patch box

Made:
1700-1900 in Europe
maker:
Unknown
Ivory patch box Ivory patch box

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Ivory patch box, or vinaigrette box, heart shaped cross section, edged in gold, each end hinges open, one with a mirror, and the other with sponge inset, no maker marked

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A180036
Materials:
ivory, gold, ? material, velvet and glass
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 26 mm x 26 mm, 39 g
type:
patch boxes
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)