Pair of lead buttons

Made:
1850-1920
Pair of lead buttons, galvanic, possibly charm against disease

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Pair of lead buttons, galvanic, possibly charm against disease
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Pair of lead buttons, galvanic, possibly charm against disease, European, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602786
Materials:
lead, alloy and copper
Measurements:
overall (each): 8 mm 28 mm, .026 kg
type:
galvanic buttons