Brass Honesty Box
£565.00 GBP
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Brass Honesty Box T30
£565.00 GBP
Original, quality late 19th century all brass "Honesty Box" with twelve old pennies and a key made to suit. These boxes would be filled with smoking tobacco, and when the cabinet is locked, one penny placed in the slot would permit you to be honest and fill your pipe once. These boxes were found on the tavern tables in pubs and hotels for the use of the customers. Polished and lacquered and complete and in good and working order.
Total 7.25" tall including feet and handle. Main body 9.25" x 4.5" x 4" tall.