Pewter tobacco jar

Pewter tobacco jar, in the form of a barrel

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Pewter tobacco jar, in the form of a barrel
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Pewter tobacco jar, in the form of a barrel, painted to give the appearance of wood with metal hoops, lid finished with clay pipe bowl finial, unsigned, England, 1790-1850

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A23746
Materials:
pewter and complete
Measurements:
overall: 121 mm 86 mm, .271kg
type:
tobacco jars