Essence box with painted scenes on outside

Made:
1751-1850 in Europe
maker:
Unknown

Essence box with painted scenes on outside, four bottles within, probably European, 1751-1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630999
Materials:
box, wood, hinges, brass, block, brass and lining, silk (taffeta)
Measurements:
length 135 mm
width 134 mm
height 106 mm
type:
essence boxes

Parts

Four glass bottles, silver stoppers, silver neck covers

Four glass bottles

Four glass bottles, silver stoppers, silver neck covers

Measurements:
height 84 mm
diameter 42 mm
Materials:
glass and silver
Object Number:
A630999 Pt1
type:
bottles

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