Summary
Wooden snuff box reportedly made from a pile of 'Old London Bridge'. Old London Bridge was demolished in 1831.
Physical Description
Snuff box made in the shape of a book with a sliding lid. The surface is decorate with metal rivetts and a copper band on the 'spine'.
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Acquisition Information
Donation & Subsequent Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), R. Lambert, 27 Mar 1940
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Date Made
circa 1830s-1870s
Snuff box reportedly made using wood from the Old London Bridge which was demolished in 1831 -
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Type of item
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Exhibition Collection Management
70 mm (Length), 32 mm (Width), 17 mm (Height)
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Dimensions
69 mm (Length), 35 mm (Width)
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