Record ID: DENO-98D895
Object type: TOBACCO HOLDER
Broad period: MODERN
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete lead alloy tobacco tin lid of modern date. The lid is moulded into the shape of a Lion's face and is hollow on the reverse. The outer edge still has some straight edges and appears to have initially been octagonal in shape. The rim has a lipped edge on the underside where it fitted onto the base but this has being damaged and is now squashed out of shape. The base of the tobacco holder is missing. The front of the lid is notably worn with some loss of patina. Such items, despite being modern, are often initially considered to be of Roman date as similar style lion fitti…
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2011
Last updated: Friday 22nd July 2011
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Elton', grid reference and parish protected.