English Iron Tobacco Jar, Circa 1850
$350.00
Regular price $175.00A fine sample of an original, circa 1850, English Iron Tobacco Jar. Heavy in weight, this is a true collectors item and wonderful piece for display and decor. Adds a varying material to a vignette.
Comes with vintage newspaper clipping from the UK, "What It's Worth: Tobacco Pot Luck". Notes the popularization of tobacco leaf by Sir Walter Raleigh when it was first imported from America to the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Tobacco was originally kept in jars made of cast iron, lead, pewter, brass, silver, porcelain, stone and wood. The jars were decorated with foxes, crowns, eagles, and masonic symbols. Many of these pieces incorporated pressers to compact the tobacco and keep it moist.
Dimensions: 5.75 inches high, 4 inches wide at base
Period: 19th Century, 1850 | Provenance: England, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes Highland Heritage Collection, Autumn 2024
A fine sample of an original, circa 1850, English Iron Tobacco Jar. Heavy in weight, this is a true collectors item and wonderful piece for display and decor. Adds a varying material to a vignette.
Comes with vintage newspaper clipping from the UK, "What It's Worth: Tobacco Pot Luck". Notes the popularization of tobacco leaf by Sir Walter Raleigh when it was first imported from America to the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Tobacco was originally kept in jars made of cast iron, lead, pewter, brass, silver, porcelain, stone and wood. The jars were decorated with foxes, crowns, eagles, and masonic symbols. Many of these pieces incorporated pressers to compact the tobacco and keep it moist.
Dimensions: 5.75 inches high, 4 inches wide at base
Period: 19th Century, 1850 | Provenance: England, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes Highland Heritage Collection, Autumn 2024
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
English Iron Tobacco Jar, Circa 1850
$350.00
Regular price $175.00A fine sample of an original, circa 1850, English Iron Tobacco Jar. Heavy in weight, this is a true collectors item and wonderful piece for display and decor. Adds a varying material to a vignette.
Comes with vintage newspaper clipping from the UK, "What It's Worth: Tobacco Pot Luck". Notes the popularization of tobacco leaf by Sir Walter Raleigh when it was first imported from America to the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Tobacco was originally kept in jars made of cast iron, lead, pewter, brass, silver, porcelain, stone and wood. The jars were decorated with foxes, crowns, eagles, and masonic symbols. Many of these pieces incorporated pressers to compact the tobacco and keep it moist.
Dimensions: 5.75 inches high, 4 inches wide at base
Period: 19th Century, 1850 | Provenance: England, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes Highland Heritage Collection, Autumn 2024
A fine sample of an original, circa 1850, English Iron Tobacco Jar. Heavy in weight, this is a true collectors item and wonderful piece for display and decor. Adds a varying material to a vignette.
Comes with vintage newspaper clipping from the UK, "What It's Worth: Tobacco Pot Luck". Notes the popularization of tobacco leaf by Sir Walter Raleigh when it was first imported from America to the United Kingdom in the 16th century. Tobacco was originally kept in jars made of cast iron, lead, pewter, brass, silver, porcelain, stone and wood. The jars were decorated with foxes, crowns, eagles, and masonic symbols. Many of these pieces incorporated pressers to compact the tobacco and keep it moist.
Dimensions: 5.75 inches high, 4 inches wide at base
Period: 19th Century, 1850 | Provenance: England, United Kingdom
Bonnie Braes Highland Heritage Collection, Autumn 2024
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
Shipping fees will be calculated at checkout. Shipping will occur between 2-3 weeks after purchase. Please reach out to The Bonnie Braes with specials shipping timeline requests.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
All Bonnie Braes items are considered final sale and sold in, "as-is" condition. Majority of our pieces are in antique and/or vintage condition, which can present imperfections, general wear, and patina due to age. We will indicate notable disclaimers and condition for each piece.
We are happy to provide additional information and photos of all available items upon request. If you have any questions relating to the condition of an available item, please reach out to us through the Contact Form under 'Contact Us', prior to making a purchase. All sales are final.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.
Furniture Shipping costs are calculated after checkout and coordinated through a trusted carrier and The Bonnie Braes. The Bonnie Braes will reach out to you through your provided method of contact, once we have obtained the best, most economical shipping carrier quote for delivery to your area.
Once your furniture purchase is complete, we will coordinate a quote and delivery schedule for your furniture pieces.