Silver vinaigrette or pomander

Made:
1701-1800
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Silver vinaigrette or pomander, in the form of an apple with a smaller apple at the side, each unscrews, possibly 18th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642161
Materials:
silver and gold
Measurements:
length 34 mm
width 27 mm
height 29 mm
type:
vinaigrettes

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