Circular, brass spittoon, with broad flared rim

Made:
1801-1900
Circular, brass spittoon, nickel plated, with broad flared rim

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Circular, brass spittoon, nickel plated, with broad flared rim
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Circular, brass spittoon, nickel plated, with broad flared rim, probably Dutch, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A638256
Materials:
brass (nickel plated)
Measurements:
height 106 mm
rim: diameter 131 mm
bowl: diameter 89 mm
base: diameter 92 mm
type:
spittoons

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