Oblong brass snuff box with combination time lock on lid which is hinged

Made:
1820-1870

Oblong brass snuff box with combination time lock on lid which is hinged, English, 1820-1870

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A31800
Materials:
brass
Measurements:
height 15 mm
length 74 mm
width 42 mm
type:
snuff box
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

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