A 19th century brass tavern tobacco 'honour' box

£200 - £300

£500

A 19th century brass tavern tobacco 'honour' box, with a carrying handle, coin slot and push button, on ball feet, the top inscribed 'A Halfpenny put into the Till, Press down the knob & your pipe then fill, When it is filled, without delay, Shut down the lid or Sixpence pay, AUT CESAR-AUT NULLUS', 18.5cm high, 26cm wide, 12.5cm deep.