Civil War Era Snuff Tin Patent Date 1860 / SOLD

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Civil War Oval Tin Snuff Container – Patented 1860, convex top and bottom, with soldered seam construction.  Measures approximately 3 1/8″ x 2 1/8″.  Most of the jappaned finish has worn off, light rust in the interior.  Patent date die stamped on front, “PAT.d Jan 24, 1860”.  Throughout the Civil War snuff production boomed.  It was even recommended by doctors as a general cure-all, particularly effective in the treatment of coughs, colds, and headaches.  Many soldiers carried snuff in their haversacks. Inventory Number: CAM 070 / SOLD

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A close-up of a Civil War Era Snuff Tin (Patent Date 1860) with a hinged lid, showing weathering and rust against a plain white background.
A Civil War Era oval snuff tin, patent dated 1860, with a tarnished and rusted metal surface.
An open, empty, oval-shaped Civil War Era Snuff Tin (Patent Date 1860) shows visible rust and corrosion inside. / SOLD.
A Civil War Era Snuff Tin (Patent Date 1860 / SOLD), two oval-shaped metal objects with rust and surface corrosion, are shown placed one above the other on a white background.
A Civil War Era Snuff Tin (Patent Date 1860); small, round metal with a heavily rusted and tarnished surface. / SOLD.
Civil War Era Snuff Tin, patented in 1860, featuring an oval shape, hinged lid, and visible rust and wear. SOLD.

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