Oak snuff box in form of a puzzle

Made:
1801-1900
Oak snuff box in form of a puzzle

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Oak snuff box in form of a puzzle
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Oak snuff box in form of a puzzle, oval-shaped with lid comprised of two sliding layers on a pivot, made in england, 19th century

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A7336
Materials:
oak
Measurements:
height 27 mm
overall: length 89 mm
overall: width 55 mm
well: diameter 48 mm
type:
snuff box
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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