Circular marble box possibly used for snuff

Made:
1771-1830
Circular marble box possibly used for snuff, detachable lid

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Circular marble box possibly used for snuff, detachable lid
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Circular marble box possibly used for snuff, detachable lid, English, 1771-1830

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637473
Materials:
marble
Measurements:
height 15 mm
diameter 73 mm
of well: diameter 58 mm
type:
snuff boxes

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