Tobacco box. A round brass box with components on the lid shaped like a star and an anthropomorphic sun. The sun's rays are engraved onto the lid.

Title

Tobacco box. A round brass box with components on the lid shaped like a star and an anthropomorphic sun. The sun's rays are engraved onto the lid.

Identifier

ABDUA:18180

Description

Shape: circular Lid decoration: sun & 2 stars. Has a secret locking mechanism to open lid.
Inscription: BY HAMMER AND HAND ALL ARTS DO STAND John Rinny 1755

Date

Early: 1755 Late: 1755

Format

metal copper alloy brass, Dia: 80 mm

Coverage

Europe, Scotland

Source

Field Collector: Yates,John Mr
Field Collection Date: 1951 (pre)

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: Yates, John Mr

UUID

b1886cbc-6541-48c3-8d23-66de8ff3f44a

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