Gold pomander

Made:
1868 in London
SMG00203740

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Gold pomander, in the form of a rose, the head hinges back to reveal cavity containing a sponge and perforated base, loop at end of stalk for suspension, by H.W.D., hallmarked in London, 1868

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642084
Materials:
gold and sponge
Measurements:
length 93 mm
width 25 mm
type:
pomander