Description
A Fine Quality 19th Century Turned Yew-wood Tobacco Press/Jar of rich colour & patination. The ball finialed urn-shaped top surmounting a round block press, fitting tightly within the cylindrical bodied jar. The sides ornamented with ring moulding and mounted with a white metal band to the base with studded fastening. 8” (20 cm) high, 3 (9.5 cm) in diameter.