Snuff or Tobacco Box
Dateca. 1765
MediumBrass (copper alloy)
DimensionsOverall: 5 ¼” x 2 13/16” x 1 ¼”
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-91
DescriptionBrass snuff or tobacco box: Rectangular box with rounded ends, seamed sides, and hinged, stamped relief-pattern lid with large hinge plates and wire loop hinge. Lid ornamented with scene of a woman and man, each accompanied by a cherub, flanking a central figure playing pan pipesLabel TextSmall metal boxes with close-fitting lids were used for both snuff and smoking tobacco.
InscribedStamped into relief pattern on lid to proper left of central figure “BOURDON”
ProvenanceGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
19th century
19th century
1780-1815
19th century
1798-1801
ca. 1750
1660-1680
1705-1707
1922-1928
1660-1710
1735-1745