Flatten circular snuff bottle made of copper with a grooved circular stem. This is attached to cord on two points at the top of the bottle, which is also attached to a grooved circular copper lid. The cord allows the lid to be removed by moving the lid along the cord. At the top of the cord is a circular brass ring with a piece of leather attached.
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