Old Tobacco Pot in Normandy Sandstone Normandy Manche Beauvais Oise Picardy 19th century

  
For its many therapeutic virtues, the art of "snuffing tobacco" through the nose appeared in Europe at the end of the 16th century. In the 18th century, snuffing tobacco was very popular in Europe. After the Revolution, the snuffbox was no longer reserved for the wealthy, tobacco became increasingly popular and was adopted by all layers of society. The use of snuff tobacco gradually declined in the mid-20th century. Superb and imposing salt-glazed stoneware tobacco pot, Norman innkeeper. In traditional costume with cap and shirt. One arm reattached with epoxy glue (very strong).

Dimensions at widest point: 16 cm.