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Subiaco Museum > Records

WOODEN BOX: SNUFF BOX ? ROUND WITH LID

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Alexander Sedgwick

Overview

Round turned wood box with lid.
a) The base starts at a small circle and builds out to a larger diameter. There is a recessed in the centre for storage.
b) The lid has a small turned knob for holding and a second lip on the underside. It is marked 'A.Sedgwick' in pen

Historical information

Likely handmade by Alexander Sedgwick of 50 Beford Ave, Subiaco

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-2023.525a-b

Item type

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Inscriptions and markings

Alexander Sedgwick

Keywords

SEDGWICK, Alexander Douglas

BEDFORD Avenue [50], Subiaco

Statement of significance

Belonged to the Sedgwick family. A Sedgwick wirtten on underside of lid.

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