1st May, 2019 10:00

Collective Auction

 
Lot 639
 

In interest relating to the abolition of slavery, a cast iron tobacco box

In interest relating to the abolition of slavery, a cast iron tobacco box, the hinged lid detailing a subjugated kneeling figure in chains above script reading ‘humanity’, set within a beaded border opening to reveal a vacant interior with additional internal cover with finial handle, dated July 28th 1774 and inscribed with initials J.H. to the side, 7.5cm high, 14cm wide, 9cm deep

Sold for £800


 
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