Lot 360

Antique Brass Honesty Tobacco Box

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$250 $25
$1,000 $50
$2,000 $100
$4,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000

This antique brass honesty tobacco box, commonly found in English pubs, features a double-hinged lid with compartments for coins and tobacco. Patrons would insert a coin to access a pinch of tobacco, relying on their honesty to pay for it.

Includes: Key & 2 pence coin to trigger box opening

Condition: Some tarnishing and wear are seen throughout. The box is in good working order.

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