We bought this off of Ebay probably about 15 years ago and was told that this was what was called a Master Snuff Box that was used in the General Store to store the snuff for the customers to buy according to the Antiques Roadshow . We were also told that this had been on Antiques Roadshow and that they had said that this was from the original 13 colonies. It is a barrel made from wood and has a label that is unreadable on the side of the barrel also on the top removable round plug there appears to be some remnants of a label it looks extremely old. The top measures approx 5 1/4" across and is 8 1/4" inches tall. It has 4 metal bands each has one small nail holding the bands in place. I am attaching pictures to this. Any questions please ask and I will try to answer I am considering selling this. Any info on this would be extremely appreciated. There was paperwork from Antiques Roadshow but over the years it has become lost. Age creeping up on us.
Description
Category
Tobacciana
Medium
Wood (Barrel shape)
Distinguishing marks
Has unreadable round label on side of barrel
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
5 1/4 x8 1/4
Date Period
Colonial Era
Weight
Approx. 2lbs
eBay Auction Link
Price Paid (If known)
$400 (Will consider selling this)
For Sale?
Yes
Photos
Re: Master Snuff Box
I forgot to add that it does have that really old smell to it. Not a stinky smell just that smell you smell from something that is really old. I hope that makes sense.,
Re: Master Snuff Box
Is the ANYONE out there with ANY information? PLEASE? Thank you.
Re: Master Snuff Box
It's been a while since I posted this. Is there anyone out there that can give me ANY help or advice? PLEASE! Thank you.