Traveling necessaire
Unknown Maker
Set consisting of cylindrical silver coffeepot with straight ivory handle projecting from side; circular lid with ivory knop; cylindrical stand; burner; two covered cannisters; knife, 2 spoons. All in a retangular fitted leather case with the initials BM on the hinged lid.
Credit: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos
late 19th century
Silver, ivory, stamped leather (case)
1966-6-3-a/n
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