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Antique English Pewter Tobacco Jar with Presser, Acorn Finial, Circa 1830.
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Antique English Pewter Tobacco Jar with Presser, Acorn Finial, Circa 1830.

19th century
Sold 24 May 2025 · Antique Pewter
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Description

A fine antique English pewter tobacco jar of cylindrical form with incised banding to the drum, and a double dome lid surmounted with an acorn finial.

The tobacco jar retains its original lead presser that was used to keep the tobacco moist.

The tobacco jar is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some slight traces of oxide, there are no repairs.

Circa 1830.

Size:

Height: 5.0 in (12.5cm).

Base diameter: 3.75in (8.50cm).

Stock number: P-283.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Tobacco Jar to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1144042
Dealers Internal Reference
P-283
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Description
A fine antique English pewter tobacco jar of cylindrical form with incised banding to the drum, and a double dome lid surmounted with an acorn finial.

The tobacco jar retains its original lead presser that was used to keep the tobacco moist.

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The tobacco jar is in excellent condition with a polished silver grey finish and some slight traces of oxide, there are no repairs.
Antique Pewter

Circa 1830.

Size:

Height: 5.0 in (12.5cm).

Base diameter: 3.75in (8.50cm).

Stock number: P-283.

Shipping costs:

UK: £15.00

Europe: £30.00

USA/Canada: £40.00

Other countries: Please ask.

Date of Manufacture

Antique Pewter has dated this Antique Pewter Tobacco Jar to the 19th Century.

Height
12.5cm (4.92")
Width
8.5cm (3.35")
Depth
8.5cm (3.35")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1144042
Dealers Internal Ref
P-283
Antique Pewter
Antique Pewter
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Antique british & european pewter.

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Archive I An antique cylindrical pewter tobacco jar with horizontal reeded bands, a domed lid, and an acorn finial. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique English Pewter Tobacco Jar with Presser, Acorn Finial, Circa 1830.

Archive II An antique cylindrical pewter tobacco jar with horizontal reeded bands, a domed lid, and an acorn finial. View II
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c/o Cotswold Oriental Rugs
High Street
Moreton-in-Marsh
Gloucestershire
GL56 0AD
United Kingdom
Verified Since Nov 2011
Items For Sale 42
Items Sold 139
Antique Pewter
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Location: c/o Cotswold Oriental Rugs, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AD, United Kingdom
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An antique cylindrical pewter tobacco jar with horizontal reeded bands, a domed lid, and an acorn finial.
ANTIQUE ENGLISH PEWTER TOBACCO JAR WITH PRESSER, ACORN FINIAL, CIRCA 1830.
Ref: SA1144042
An antique cylindrical pewter tobacco jar with horizontal reeded bands, a domed lid, and an acorn finial.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialPewter
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsAcorn finial, Domed lid, Reeded banding, Cylindrical body
  • SizeH 12.5 cm (5 in) x W 8.5 cm (3 in) x D 8.5 cm (3 in)

Antique pewter tobacco jars gained popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries as airtight storage containers designed to keep loose leaf tobacco fresh before the advent of commercial packaging.

These vessels were typically cast from an alloy of tin, copper, and lead, featuring hand-turned bodies, tight-fitting lids, and often internal weighted presses to compress the contents.

Authentic pieces exhibit historical maker marks, characteristic surface oxidisation, weight appropriate to lead-tin alloys, and construction inconsistencies indicative of hand-tooling rather than modern mass production.

This object can be incorporated as a sculptural decorative element on bookshelves, desks, or mantelpieces, adding a muted metallic texture and historical contrast to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina, cleaning only with soft dry cloths, and maintaining stable indoor humidity to prevent metal degradation.
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