Tobacco box, Netherlands, 1680-1800

Made:
1680-1800 in Netherlands
Tobacco box, oblong with rounded ends Tobacco box, oblong with rounded ends

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Tobacco box, oblong with rounded ends
Science Museum Group
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Tobacco box, oblong with rounded ends
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Tobacco box, oblong with rounded ends, lid and base made of copper, sides of brass, engravings of domestic, shepherding scenes, Dutch, 1680-1800

This tobacco box is likely to have been the property of a wealthy individual who could afford such a well engraved item.

Made from copper and brass, the oblong box features scenes from everyday life. These include a journey by coach and horses, shepherding sheep, a child playing in a garden and men entertaining in a tavern. The tobacco stored in the box could have been smoked or chewed.

Details

Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A24496
Materials:
copper and brass
Measurements:
overall: 38 mm x 180 mm x 52 mm, .23kg
type:
tobacco box
credit:
Foster