Price
£1250.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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Riches Patent Tobacco Box.
A 'penny in the slot' tobacco dispenser, commonly known as anhonour or honesty box on account of the honesty needed to fill just your pipe bowl with tobacco and not your pockets in exchange for the penny required to open the box!
Made from heavy sheet and cast brass, stamped "Riches Patent" beneath a Royal Coat of Arms.
English circa 1840.
w:9.5 in x d:4.5 in x h:7 in.
Stock number
3159The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
