Pewter Box

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Pewter Box

Entry/Object ID

2016.6.68

Tags

Packages and Containers

Description

Pewter box, decorative, with a press-on lid. A wavy pattern is engraved on the body of the box and the rim of the lid. The top of the lid is characterized by a floral emblem carving surrounded by the wavy pattern. The lid appears to be composed of two (2) pieces where the top of the lid can be twisted over the rim. The concave base is defined by numerous rings shrinking in size.

Dimensions

Height

7 cm

Width

7 cm

Dimension Notes

7.0 cm Ø x 7.0 cm H

Update Date

August 3, 2025