Circular brass spittoon

Made:
1750-1880
Circular brass spittoon, with broad rimmed neck

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Circular brass spittoon, with broad rimmed neck
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Circular brass spittoon, with broad rimmed neck, probably English, 1750-1880

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A638257
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
height 125 mm
rim at neck: diameter 129 mm
bowl: diameter 82 mm
base: diameter 60 mm
type:
spittoons

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