Description

An oval tin with friction lid which we japan utilizing historic methods and then gold powder coated, as done in the period, with a hand cut stencil. Design is a rope border with the word “TOBACCO” in the center, done in a classic period font. Patterned after an original we inventoried for sale some years ago, which appeared patterned somewhat after the classic 1860 Parker patented tobacco tin. Measures 2 3/4″ x 3 1/2″ x 1″. The lower portion is two pieces with a side seam and rolled edge at the base with a flat bottom inserted inside, a documented period method. The more shallow top is pressed, also often seen in such vessels of the period. The edge of the lid is also tightly rolled. Gold guilding is applied to the edge of the lid and base. A label from a prominent dealer and distributor of such items and their contents is neatly affixed to the bottom. The japanning is done with a more satin dull finish seen on many period items and has typical variances of the hand applied method of the era. Likewise, expect to see typical occasional dots and small smudges here and there from the period method of applying the gold designs. Just the ticket to keep the tobacco safe in the coat pocket, pack, valise or shoulder/saddle bag. Happy to have had at least a short window of dry weather to knock out a few of our japanned items. (they do not cure completely and properly in high humidity – but yet some sun heat is helpful – hopefully more to come in the coming weeks/months – we made this stuff all year when we were in AZ!)