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Circa 1880's New Jersey SNUFF Jars - Pair of 2 - Helme, Lorillard

Here are 2 attic-found jars in pint sizes. One has the original steel wire wrap bail, and the other does not. But both have the glass lids. The lids are embossed differently, but the jars are based embossed the same.

Base Embossed: P / LORILLARD / CO.

Lid 1 is embossed: GEO. W. HELME CO. OF NEW JERSEY / PATENTED JULY 16 1872

Lid 2 is embossed: AMERICAN SNUFF CO. OF NEW JERSEY / PAT. JULY 16 1872

Height:  7 1/8" 

Color: reddish amber

Condition: nearest mint - perfect structurally with no chips, dings, etc. Hardly any wear. Clean.

Reference Number:  2444

Price: $48