Description: A curved shaped oval brass tobacco box. Shaped to fit in your pocket. A hinged lid that allows the box to be opened 3/4 of the way. Lid is inscribed and decorated. Owner's name, "J. Thomas Pembroke Dock".

History: Tobacco tins were manufactured in only a small number of shapes and styles. Cylinders and boxes were used for tobacco sold in bulk, while smaller flat or concave tins were designed to be carried in a pocket.

Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.25 | Height(in) = 1 | Width(in) = 3.25 | Depth(in) = 2.5

Size of Artwork(in): 1 x 3.25 x 2.5"

Artist Name: England

Medium: Brass

Circa: Circa 1850

Small amount of polish residue. Two small dings in bottom. Some rust patina inside.