Object number
68/510
Description
This is a coin-operated tobacco box - inserting a coin into the slot releases a small packet of tobacco when the left hand side opens. It is made of brass, and stamped 'RICH'S PATENT'. According to members of the Antique Metalware Society, who examined the object in 2002, it may have been made by Barlow of Birmingham.
Physical description
1 box: brass
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten Catalogue’ form – ‘TOBACCO BOX // 68/510 // TRADES & PROFESSIONS Publican // ... // BRASS // Belonged to Dr Brodribb // Operated by coin in slot to release small packet of tobacco when left hand side opens. // Stamped ‘RICH’S PATENT’ // possibly made by Barlow of Birmingham (suggested by Antique Metalware Society in June 2002).’
Production place
Birmingham
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9561.tif - High resolution image
