Furniture & Works of Art - 8th July 2014
Lot 182
A 19th century brass tavern tobacco 'honour' box
Estimate £200 - £300 | Hammer £500
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Description
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.