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French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.
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French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.

1900 - 1920
For Sale by Krave Antiques
Description

This wonderful antique French / Belgian tobacco jar which dates from c1900 comes from a French tobacconist shop. This unusual jar was used to store Semois tobacco which was a very popular tobacco in the late 19th / early 20th century and only grown along the river banks in Belgium.

This red jar has a wonderful shape with faded gold detailing and a nice patina giving it just the right look. There is an original shop label to the inside lid with Samois handwritten.

An unusual jar that looks fantastic and ideal for display in a bar, hotel, shop or your home.

Material: Metal / Tin.

Date: c1900.

Size: Height: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Widest width 22 cm (8 1/2") approx.

Weight: 886 g.

Condition: Well used antique condition with wear, marks, chips and light dents. Has a wonderful patina. Please see pictures.

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Declaration

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Metal Tobacco Jar to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1223175
Dealers Internal Reference
TT1224
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Description
This wonderful antique French / Belgian tobacco jar which dates from c1900 comes from a French tobacconist shop.
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This unusual jar was used to store Semois tobacco which was a very popular tobacco in the late 19th / early 20th century and only grown along the river banks in Belgium.
Krave Antiques
fig 1. A red painted metal barrel-shaped tobacco jar featuring raised metal hoops and a fitted lid with a top knob.
fig 1. French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.

This red jar has a wonderful shape with faded gold detailing and a nice patina giving it just the right look. There is an original shop label to the inside lid with Samois handwritten.

An unusual jar that looks fantastic and ideal for display in a bar, hotel, shop or your home.

fig 2. A red painted metal barrel-shaped tobacco jar featuring raised metal hoops and a fitted lid with a top knob.
fig 2. French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.

Material: Metal / Tin.

Date: c1900.

Size: Height: 31 cm (12 1/4"). Widest width 22 cm (8 1/2") approx.

Weight: 886 g.

Condition: Well used antique condition with wear, marks, chips and light dents. Has a wonderful patina. Please see pictures.

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
22cm (8.66")
Depth
22cm (8.66")
Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Metal Tobacco Jar to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1223175
Dealers Internal Ref
TT1224
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Archive I A red painted metal barrel-shaped tobacco jar featuring raised metal hoops and a fitted lid with a top knob.

French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.

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A red painted metal barrel-shaped tobacco jar featuring raised metal hoops and a fitted lid with a top knob.
French Belgian Semois Tobacco Jar. Tobacconist Tabac Shop Storage Tin.
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A red painted metal barrel-shaped tobacco jar featuring raised metal hoops and a fitted lid with a top knob.
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Historically, Semois tobacco jars were used in French and Belgian tobacconist shops to store and preserve loose tobacco for retail sale. They helped maintain moisture levels while serving as counter displays.

Commercial tobacco jars were constructed from sheet iron, painted tinplate, ceramic, or lead. Metal versions often featured raised hoops or barrel-style ribs to strengthen the structure.

Authentic commercial shop tins usually display natural surface wear, paint flaking, and patination consistent with age. Look for folded or riveted seams rather than modern welded joins.

A painted metal tobacco tin serves as a warm accent on a bookshelf, desk, or sideboard. It pairs naturally with antique leather-bound books, brass items, and framed prints.

Clean the surface gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth without water or abrasive cleaning agents to prevent rust. A thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax can be applied to protect the oxidised finish.
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