It was listed by Opus Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
This spherical wooden box was used to finish the pills with a silver or gold coating. Gold or silver leaf was used to line the inside. Pills which had been moistened with liquid gum were placed inside.
This measures approx 11cm h x 5.3cm w at the base.
c1870
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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items
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An Antique Treen Pill Silverer
