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Pomander

1680-1700 (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
England (made)

Pomander with scent receptacle of partially gilded silver. Inside the central columns and the lids of the compartments are marked with the Roman numerals I-VI


Object details

Categories
Containers
Metalwork
Personal Accessories
Jewellery
Object type
Pomander
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pomander
  • Pomander Base
Materials and techniques
Partially gilded silver
Gilt
Silver
Gilding
Brief description
Pomander with scent receptacle of partially gilded silver, probably made in England, 1680-1700
Physical description
Pomander with scent receptacle of partially gilded silver. Inside the central columns and the lids of the compartments are marked with the Roman numerals I-VI
Dimensions
  • Height: 5cm
  • Width: 2.2cm
  • Depth: 2.2cm
Collection
Metalwork Collection
Accession number
1446:1, 2-1870

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Record createdMay 27, 2005
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O112467/pomander-unknown/
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