Turned wooden spice mill

Made:
1701-1830 in France
maker:
Unknown
Turned wooden spice mill, bulbous with flat base

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Turned wooden spice mill, bulbous with flat base
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Turned wooden spice mill, bulbous with flat base, in 3 main sections which may be unscrewed, French, 18th to early 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A654804
Materials:
wood and iron
Measurements:
height 205 mm
max.: diameter 70 mm
type:
mills

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