Snuffbox

Object Name:

Snuffbox

Object ID:

1949.015.32

Date:

circa 1800

Description:

Snuffbox. Steel and wood. Ovoid shape in cross-section. Bottom flat with slight edge that extends of the two long sides. Top flat with slightly tapering edges. Edges rounded and lead to ovoid plateau on inside that fits into top of box opening. Three knuckle, steel hinge on one side at top. Repression in back where hinge is exposed. Three small, round, metal fastener heads on back surface just below hinge. Two similar flat, fastener heads for that portion of hinge. Oval decoration in center of top. Square, steel pin at front edge of top that extends downward along edge of insert. It has small dimple on its front. Small metal insert on top edge of side of box on inside with a concave depression in it. Top snaps into it to lock. Two round decorative fastener heads on outside of top edge of bottom section, associated with the locking piece. Overall paint color for inside and out, black or very dark brown. Surface glossy. A number of wear scratches on bottom and top. Could be a number "5" carved into inside bottom surface prior to its being painted. Has Beard label on bottom: "Beard / 9/ '49".

Material:

Metal
Steel
Wood

Dimensions:

H-1.25 W-1.05 L-2.6 inches Weight-0.65 oz

Credit Line:

Gift of Ithamar M. Beard

People:

Beard, Ithamar M. (1872-1955)