Cast iron tobacco jar

Cast iron tobacco jar

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Cast iron tobacco jar
Science Museum Group
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Cast iron tobacco jar, rectangular casket shaped in revivolist Gothic style, slightly domed faceted detachable lid, jar raised on four feet, English, 1800-1830

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A13064
Materials:
iron (cast)
Measurements:
length 146 mm
width 94 mm
overall: height 90 mm
lid only: height 23 mm
type:
tobacco jars
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)