Rare Authentic Early 19th. Century Medical Usage Pandemic Plague Pan home & garden this necklace is in fine

this necklace is in fine age related condition with little to no signs of wear

5 1/4" H x 7 1/2" W

depicting a woman on her knees holding a votive candle

New York City

Rare Authentic Early 19th. Century Medical Usage Pandemic Plague Pan home & garden this necklace is in fineRare Authentic Early 19th century Medical Usage Brass Pandemic Plague Pan We are offering device known as a plague pan. We've never had an authentic plague pan in the forty years we've been in business. This early 19th. century, two handled device was created originally for the usage in sick rooms. People thought impure air caused the disease and could be cleansed by smoke and heat. The holes in the plague pan allowed the coals and embers to breath.