FINE & RARE 1700s~EARLY 1800s SMALL HANDMADE SNUFF BOX / MATCH SAFE*

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FINE, RARE & EARLY ANTIQUE HAND MADE CHARMING FOLK ART
LATE 1700'S - EARLY 1800'S GENTLEMAN'S POCKET SNUFF BOX / MATCH SAFE
RING BOX / TRINKET BOX
This is a Fine, Rare & Early Antique Hand Made Charming Folk Art late 1700's to the early 1800's Gentleman's pocket snuff box / match safe.
In the 18th to 19th Century, almost all men used tobacco of some sort, and the preferred venue for Gentlemen was snuff; finely ground tobacco that was sniffed. This small pocket case was made to carry powdered snuff, which was mostly popular from the mid 1700's to about the mid 1800's, when chewing or smoking tobacco became more prevalent; typically cheroots (long thin cigars), standard sized cigars, or smoked in a pipe bowl. In the late 1800's, cigarettes became more fashionable, although some still preferred snuff, and today there is a resurgence of snuff use. Only a Wealthy Man of means would have been able to afford such a fine personal accoutrement and tobacco accessory such as this. Wealthy gentlemen, gamblers and Military Officers desired fancy goods, i.e., a fancy snuff box that would, when occasion dictated, be brought out of the pocket with great flair, offering a pinch of snuff to their business acquaintances or sporting gents. Even then, these snuff boxes were considered an object d' art, a status symbol for the well to do, and a necessary Gentleman's accoutrement. There are dozens and dozens of different sizes, shapes and materials of snuff box made over this approximately 100-year period when snuff was en vogue and its popularity was at its peak. There were less expensive pocket containers available to the masses in every size and material. Papier Mache` snuff boxes began to be created around the mid to late 1700’s and were in wide use for most commoners until about the mid 1800's. Initially, snuff initially was a "guy thing” and considered improper for women. However, by the late 1700's, women began to exercise their "rights", and began to partake of snuff; in much the same fashion women began smoking cigarettes in the 20th century. This handmade piece dates to the late 18th century to the early 19th century; and is completely hand made in the early, functional, rectangular box style. Similar early pocket containers for toothpicks were also popular and Gentleman's accoutrement at the time. By the late 1700's, snuff boxes began to be made in small oval shaped porcelain pocket containers that were extremely popular and were in general use well into the early 1800's. This small pocket container is about 2 5/8" wide X 1 1/8" deep X 5/8" tall and weighs a scant 23 grams or .8 ounces. The top is affixed by a small handmade brass hinge that is counter sunk in the back top base and secured at the back by 4 handmade brass screws; 2 small flat head screws at the back and 2 small round head screws in the top. The lid has a thin lip across the front of the lid for opening. The lid closes properly and stays closed with a tight seal to the top edge of the base. The top inside lid has a tiny handmade cut out brass L shaped catch affixed to the lid with a small brass handmade screw. This catch has a hole in the front that catches the small brass spring mounted on the inside of the front panel. This spring is simply an L shaped piece of brass with one end affixed with a small handmade brass screw. The slight "spring" is a result of this bracket lying flat against the inside and pushed inward by the small brass pin in the front center of the box that is peened on the inside and held in place by this "spring". This L shaped bracket has a tiny bend at the top that acts as a pin that fits inside the top bracket hole and keeps the top closed, with no warping of the top. The right-hand front panel screw was originally added for aesthetics and uniformity only. As can be expected, there is naturally occurring surface crazing and minor flaking, numerous light scratches and tiny dings to the surface, and a few small areas of flaking to the delicate outside surface; all of which are perfectly normal and acceptable for any object that is 200+ years old. Considering its extreme age, all 4 sides and the top are in excellent condition, with no repairs or alterations. *The bottom surface has an untouched, deep dark patina, as shown. I believe this is the remnants of a black corrugated coating applied so that this piece could also be used as striking surface for a match safe. The now smooth coating was originally rough, and the newly invented phosphorus matches of the late 1820's could be swiped on this surface to ignite; thus, making this box a dual purpose piece used for Gentlemen who preferred snuff or one who preferred to smoke his tobacco. I have only seen a couple of "dual usage" boxes, originally made as a snuff box, and later a match striking surface was added to an existing snuff box; or, the striking surface was incorporated in an earlier snuff box design. Thus, this piece could date anywhere from the late 1700's to the 1830's. The inside appears untouched, with traces of old snuff; and this piece has seen light wear and has been well cared for over its approximate 200-year lifespan. This is a charming piece of Folk Art in untouched, as found, excellent condition overall for its extreme age. This piece was designed as a pocket snuff box that could also have been used as a tabletop piece. This would be perfect for any Folk Art, smalls, snuff, snuff box, match safe or tobacco collection / display; or use for keepsakes / a ring box / jewelry box / knickknacks, or as a paper weight / desk accessory / conversation piece / gift.
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