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CAS 0389-1139A,B   CAS 0389-1139A,B; Spice container
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Spice container
Culture English
Global Region Europe
Country England / Great Britain
State/Prov./Dist. England
County Staffordshire
Other Geographic Data City: Wolverhampton
Maker's Name Orme Evans & Co.
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Tin
Description Round tin container with hinged lid; Interior is divided into six compartments and a small removable grater is housed in the center; Exterior is painted black with gold framing lines; Lid on small grater is embossed "Orme Evans & Co. Wolverhampton O E Co."
Dimensions (cm) Height = 6.9, Max Diam = 16.9