A brush? Or something else

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Originally Posted by junker

Hi,

in the first picture left on top there is a copper container with a spoon on a chain.
What is this item for, and where does it come from ?

Dirk

Hello Dirk,

it's a lime container from South India or Ceylon for betel chewing, late 19th or early 20th century. Maybe Gavin can confirm.

Regards,
Detlef