Snuff or Tobacco Box
Date19th century
OriginEurope
MediumBrass (copper alloy)
DimensionsOverall: 3 5/8” x 1 ¼” x 1 1/8”
Credit LineGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
Object number2020-88
DescriptionBrass snuff or tobacco box: Hinged (nine knuckle) rectangular snuff or tobacco box with rounded ends and sides decorated with four panels of trophies alternating with four panels of engine turningLabel TextAs noted by the engraving on this box, it could have been used for either snuff or smoking tobacco.
InscribedEngraved on lid in block letters: “17 I * M 43” and on base in script: “Snuff or Puff”
ProvenanceGift of Beatrix T. Rumford
19th century
ca. 1765
1780-1815
19th century
ca. 1800
1815-1825
ca. 1820
ca. 1770
1733-1738
1705-1707
ca. 1755-1770