Toilet set in the form of a conch shell

Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell
Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell Toilet set in the form of a conch shell

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Toilet set in the form of a conch shell, opens to reveal contents composed of instruments and perfume bottles

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A38994
Materials:
case, conch shell, case, brass and case, silver
Measurements:
length 95 mm
width 65 mm
height 51 mm
type:
toilet case

Parts

Silver needle case Silver needle case Silver needle case

Silver needle case

Silver needle case, containing eight assorted needles

Measurements:
length 42 mm
width 7 mm
depth 4 mm
Materials:
case, silver and needle, steel
Object Number:
A38994 Pt1
type:
needle cases
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Silver thimble Silver thimble Silver thimble

Silver thimble

Silver thimble

Measurements:
height 21 mm
diameter 16 mm
Materials:
silver
Object Number:
A38994 Pt2
type:
thimbles
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Silver tongue scraper Silver tongue scraper Silver tongue scraper

Silver tongue scraper

Silver tongue scraper

Measurements:
length 32 mm
width 3 mm
depth 1 mm
Materials:
silver
Object Number:
A38994 Pt3
type:
tongue scrapers
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Two glass perfume bottles Two glass perfume bottles Two glass perfume bottles

Two glass perfume bottles

Two glass perfume bottles, with silver repousse lid

Measurements:
height 47 mm
width 16 mm
depth 10 mm
Materials:
glass and silver
Object Number:
A38994 Pt4
type:
perfume bottle
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Scissors, with painted steel blades and ornate silver finger holds Scissors, with painted steel blades and ornate silver finger holds Scissors, with painted steel blades and ornate silver finger holds

Scissors, with painted steel blades and ornate silver finger holds

Scissors, with painted steel blades and ornate silver finger holds

Measurements:
length 49 mm
width 34 mm
depth 3 mm
Materials:
silver and steel
Object Number:
A38994 Pt5
type:
scissors
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Silver funnel Silver funnel Silver funnel

Silver funnel

Silver funnel

Measurements:
height 13 mm
diameter 10 mm
Materials:
silver
Object Number:
A38994 Pt6
type:
funnels
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Silver instrument Silver instrument Silver instrument

Silver instrument

Silver instrument, possibly a tooth pick

Measurements:
length 32 mm
width 7 mm
depth 5 mm
Materials:
silver
Object Number:
A38994 Pt7
type:
tooth picks
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London
Case for toilet set in the form of a conch shell (without contents see other parts) Case for toilet set in the form of a conch shell (without contents see other parts) Case for toilet set in the form of a conch shell (without contents see other parts)

Case for toilet set in the form of a conch shell (without contents see other parts)

Case for toilet set in the form of a conch shell (without contents see other parts)

Measurements:
length 95 mm
width 65 mm
height 51 mm
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) , conch shell and silver (metal)
Object Number:
A38994 Pt8
type:
case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

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