M. FORD CREECH ANTIQUES & FINE ARTS
GEORGIAN
TOBACCO / PIPE BOX, with CLAY PIPE
England,
Late 18th Century
The elongated rectangular three-lidded
brass tobacco and pipe box with early clay sailor's pipe, the
hinged center lid engraved with a fully rigged ship, one hinged end
opening to reveal a slotted pipe compartment with pipe, the other
hinged end for matches, with interior striking rasp, the ends and
verso with floral engraving
(Identification and dating courtesy of Captain Scott Bailey, US
Navy Retired)
Please see the illustration below from
Schiffer, The Brass Book, p.110, "Boxes : English Tobacco"
Condition : Excellent with tight hinges;
some rubbing to end panel engravings
6" Long x 2.25" Wide x 1.25" High
/ The Pipe 5" Long / The Box 6.5 oz.
SOLD
#6388
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