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.
UK MAINLAND DELIVERY: Free of Charge via Royal Mail Special Delivery or Royal Mail Tracked 24 depending on the value of the item purchased.
OVERSEAS DELIVERY: Please contact me for a price.
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA1192736
Dateline of this antique is Victorian
Height is 4cm (1.6inches)
Width is 6.5cm (2.6inches)
Depth is 2cm (0.8inches)
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