Tobacco jar, England, ca. early 19th century
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
ca. early 19th century
Tobacco jar, England, ca. early 19th century is an object recorded by Victoria and Albert Museum, dated ca. early 19th century. The museum's brief description reads: Tobacco jar, turned maple wood with a lead lined lid.
English, ca. early 19th century.. Museum description: Jar and lid, in turned maple wood, rose shaped with a square base. The interior of the cover is fitted with lead. The museum record gives material recorded as lead, maple; measurements Height 8 in; Diameter 5.5 in; place associated: England. These details come from the holding museum's own record; how far this object represents a wider collectible type has not yet been independently verified.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Material
- lead, maple
- Dimensions
- Height 8 in; Diameter 5.5 in
Technical characteristics
- Technique
- Maple and lead
- Place recorded
- England
Identification
- Museum object name
- Tobacco jar
- Museum object number
- W.3-1923
- Museum system number
- O314731
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: confirm materials, dimensions, maker and wider type against the holding institution and a specialist reference.