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Dear All
Here’s another mystery item which we have recently
acquired as part of a large collection of Bedford related
material.
Made of metal, it unscrews into two halves to reveal two leather
discs/washers inside.
On the base it reads “Jenny Sell” and “High St Bedford”. She
was possibly a butcher/fishmonger according to local directories. The metal
shows signs of wear on the base, the ring and also the knob by which the ring
is attached.
We thought that it is a plug of some sort but it seems a bit
too decorative for that.
Any suggestions would be much appreciated!
Many thanks
Ann Hagen
Keeper of Social History
Cecil Higgins Art Gallery &
Bedford Museum
Castle Lane
Bedford MK40 3XD
01234-353323
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