GEORGIAN BRASS HONOR BOX SNUFF OR TOBACCO DISPENSER.

The honor box was first used in English taverns around 1700. Upon insertion of an English half penny, the customer would push the plunger and the lid would open. The customer was then on his or her ho

This is one of the earliest known coin-operated machines, primarily from the late 19th century, called an "Honor Box", where customers would drop coins in the top, and would then dispense tobacco from

English Brass Honor Tobacco Box, 19thc. Rectangular box form with center handle, coin slot and push button flanked by tobacco compartment, raised on brass bun feet, stamped " Rich, Patented, Bridg

An English Brass 'Honor' Tobacco Box Early 19th Century stamped Rich Patentee Bridgewater to the lid, further inscribed A halfpenny drop into the till/ Prep the knot then quickly fill/ And when you ha

18th C. Heights from 6-1/2"h to 8"h Provenance: Property from the Collection of Mimi Adler

RARE ENGLISH BRASS TOBACCO HONOR BOX WITH ORIGINAL KEY FOR RETRIEVING INSERTED COINS, 9 X 4.5 X 5.5

Grouping to include a brass tobacco box 1"h x 5.25"w; a Scottish silver and horn snuff box; together with other miscellaneous boxes, butter pats etc. All 19/20th c.

Brass tobacco/ snuff box and moon-shaped match striker, English or Dutch, 19th C, details include: ovoid form tobacco/ snuff box with interior lined in white metal, elaborate etched decoration with sh

American Engraved Brass Tobacco Snuff Box, Ca. 19th Century, H 1.25" W 2.25" L 3.75" | the tobacco box has an oval form with a hinged lid. the lid offers an engraving depicting a goat headbutting a sa

Antique 18th C Georgian Era Sterling Silver Box. Snuff or tobacco box. Hand engraved scene of a woman in foreground with two houses in the background. Measures 1.75 x 3 inches.

(lot of 2) Snuff boxes, including: (1) Dutch brass tobacco/ snuff box, having heavily embossed religious scene with inscription to lid, foliate border to sides, lid separating from rim and upper lid,

Brass 2 New Pence Tobacco Honor Box. English, n.d. Including a pair of two new pence English coins. Almost exactly as the one pictured in Silent Salesman Too. Once the coin was inserted the lid could

Civil War Era, Mid 19th Century. Monogrammed "BA" with Thistles and clover. no makers mark. Period piece. minor marks from use, a few tiny dings. overall solid and good. 4" x 2.25" x 1.25"

Mechanical Tobacco "Honor Box" 1825. Red painted brass and metal. Engraved: "Half penny pay before you forfeit sixpence which you will". Ht. 5 W 7 in A Hornell, New York collection.

Vintage Antique Style Brass Snuff or Pill Box Ring Container Box 3 1/4" long x 2 3/8" wide x 5/8" tall Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a hinge lid... Small containers l

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h

2 7/8" long x 2" x 1 1/8" thick Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout

2 7/8" long x 2" x 1 1/8" thick Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout

2 7/8" long x 2" x 1 1/8" thick Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout

3 1/2" x 3" Nice reproduction of an antique brass container, well made with a snug fitting top... Small containers like this many times were used to store pills or snuff throughout history. This box h