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An Iron Snuff Bottle

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« on: July 09, 2016, 01:21:19 am »
Yes, they certainly do look alike !

I hesitated to clean this for a better look, but now I can see it is copper gilding over pewter. At least I believe it pewter, as it is pretty soft which could account for it to be able and chip at the neck rim. But like you Joey, I am unsure of age..

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