I purchased this the other day, still waiting to receive it. Has anyone seen anything like it? Is is made of rubber or wood? I was hoping someone could shed light on this object, I really couldn’t even determine the size of it by looking at the pictures. Thanks, Snuff Box on Ebay
looks wood bro
It’s a type of rubber.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gutta-percha
Nice catch! If you can find a matching tin of snuff to fit inside you’ll be styling. I like to keep my SM tins covered like that.
Looks great, although I agree that it is likely guta percha, it could also be Bakelite. No way of telling for sure till you’ve got it in your hands.
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rare-gw-ax-tobacco-works-sample-snuff-match I have one just like this one. I found at a flea market. I wonder what it is worth. $20 INVESTMENT.
Nice collectable box. They used gutta on the first Atlantic cable in the 1850’s. I doubt they are worth much but really cool to have in the collection.