Toilet set with ear scoop and nail scrapers

Made:
1701-1800 in Italy
maker:
Unknown
Toilet set with ear scoop and 2 nail scrapers, in leather case

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Toilet set with ear scoop and 2 nail scrapers, in leather case
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Toilet set with ear scoop and 2 nail scrapers, in leather case. 18th century, Italian

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642659
Materials:
silver, case, leather and case, velvet
Measurements:
length 80 mm
case: length 87 mm
type:
toilet sets

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