Silver gilt pomander

Made:
1601-1700
SMG00203587

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Silver gilt pomander, oval body which opens out into 6 segments, each segment forming a compartment for perfumes, 2 segments bear inscriptions, footed, with screw cap and loop for suspension, engraved body, possibly 17th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642064
Materials:
silver and gold
Measurements:
open: 47 mm 65 mm, .04 kg
type:
pomander