Object number
55/285/1-3
Description
This is an octagonal iron tobacco box with a lid with a brass handle. Inside the box is an octagonal pewter plate with a brass handle which could be pressed down on to the tobacco to for a comparatively airtight compartment to keep the tobacco dry.
Physical description
1 tobacco box: metal (iron, pewter, brass); good condition
Archival history
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – 'This heavy iron tobacco box has eight sides, two sides measure 3 inches in length and the other six sides are 1.5 inches each. The length of the box base is 6 inches and its width 4.5 inches. The box stands 6 inches high when the lid is on, and the lid has a small brass handle decorated with scrolls. The box has an eight sided pewter plate with a brass handle which could be pressed down on to the tobacco to keep it dry and comparatively straight.'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1008.tif - High resolution image
