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An 18th Century Sailors Tobacco Box.
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An 18th Century Sailors Tobacco Box.

18th century
Sold 25 February 2025 · Youngs Antiques
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Description

An interesting 18th century Dutch sailors tobacco box, constructed from brass, horn and mother of pearl. The body of the box being horn cased in brass, with the interior base being mother of pearl, the lid is mother of pearl and engraved with ships, animals, and writing.

The tobacco box has some damages and losses commensurate with age, but overall is in fairly good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Sailors Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112879
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Description
An interesting 18th century Dutch sailors tobacco box, constructed from brass, horn and mother of pearl.
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The body of the box being horn cased in brass, with the interior base being mother of pearl, the lid is mother of pearl and engraved with ships, animals, and writing.
Youngs Antiques

The tobacco box has some damages and losses commensurate with age, but overall is in fairly good condition.

Date of Manufacture

Youngs Antiques has dated this Antique Sailors Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Height
2.8cm (1.10")
Width
12.3cm (4.84")
Depth
6.3cm (2.48")
Reference Numbers
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SA1112879
Youngs Antiques
Youngs Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2017

Specialist in fine art and antiques.

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An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

An 18th Century Sailors Tobacco Box.

Archive II An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View II
Archive III An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View III
Archive IV An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View IV
Archive V An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View V
Archive VI An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View VI
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Archive VIII An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface. View VIII
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An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface.
An 18th century sailors tobacco box.
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An upright, rectangular antique brass and bone sailors tobacco box featuring hand-engraved maritime imagery and script on its surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian Maritime
  • MaterialBrass, Bone
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsEngraved sailing ship, Inscribed text, Figurative carvings, Brass edging
  • SizeH 2.8 cm (1 in) x W 12.3 cm (5 in) x D 6.3 cm (2 in)

FAQs

Sailors and merchant seamen during the 18th century frequently crafted or personalised utilitarian items, such as tobacco boxes, using materials available at sea like brass, bone, and horn, often incorporating scrimshaw and maritime motifs.

These pieces were typically constructed from cast or sheet brass, sometimes featuring inset panels of carved bone, mother-of-pearl, or walrus ivory, secured with steel hinges and pins.

Authenticity is determined by period-correct metallurgy, hand-engraved detailing with natural patination, traditional hinge construction, and wear patterns consistent with age and handling.

Positioning the piece on a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table within a study or living area allows it to serve as a tactile focal point that highlights historical craftsmanship.

Maintain stable indoor humidity levels, keep out of direct sunlight, and avoid abrasive cleaning agents or polishes that could damage the historic surface patination and engravings.
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