Brown Parkesine funnel shaped object

Funnel shaped Parkesine object; pierced dark brown; fluted lower end. Central hole stays uniform all the way through Pull handle? Marked P220. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/172
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 60 mm 50 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society