A solid brass oval container, likely used for tobacco or snuff, featuring hand-engraved folk-art decoration. The construction and style are consistent with soldier-personalised items or trench art from the late 19th or early 20th century. The lid is hand-scratched with the initials M.H. divided by a central dot. The base is decorated with an engraved motif of clasped hands, representing friendship or brotherhood. The container is formed from solid brass with a single pinned hinge. The interior surface shows signs of significant oxidation and age-related wear.
Length: 75mm
Width: 50mm.
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