A Victorian 19th Century Brass Miners Chewing Tobacco Box William German 1899

19th century

Sold by Queens Antiques and Collectables

Description

A 19th century Victorian Oval Brass Miners Tobacco box for carrying Tobacco to chew, the hinged cover engraved WILLIAM GERMAN 1899.

In the 19th century miners often chewed tobacco, a practice which saved many lives, for they spat out the injurious coal dust with the tobacco juice.

Measuring 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm and weighs 55.8 grams.

In good antique condition. It has obviously been used a lot, the box opens shuts well, there are a few dings, scratches, fading. All commensurate of age and use.

A great piece of mining history.

Physical Dimensions

Height

4cm (1.57")

Width

6.5cm (2.56")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1192736

Dealers Notes

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Description

A 19th century Victorian Oval Brass Miners Tobacco box for carrying Tobacco to chew, the hinged cover engraved WILLIAM GERMAN 1899.

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In the 19th century miners often chewed tobacco, a practice which saved many lives, for they spat out the injurious coal dust with the tobacco juice.

Queens Antiques and Collectables

fig 1. A Victorian 19th Century Brass Miners Chewing Tobacco Box WILLIAM GERMAN 1899 — fig 1. A Victorian 19th Century Brass Miners Chewing Tobacco Box William German 1899

Measuring 6.5 cm x 4 cm x 2 cm and weighs 55.8 grams.

In good antique condition. It has obviously been used a lot, the box opens shuts well, there are a few dings, scratches, fading. All commensurate of age and use.

A great piece of mining history.