Silver pomander, Germany, 1601-1900

Silver gilt pomander, in the form of a snail, hinges open on 2 sides,one of which is perforated and the other contains 4 compartments engraved with the names of essences, possibly German

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642178
Materials:
silver and gold
type:
pomander
credit:
Marks, G.