Collection of brass Twist boxes / Casgliad o flychau

Twist was a name given for chewing tobacco, many coal miners chewed twist underground, as smoking was prohibited. It was thought to help keep the mouth moist in the dusty conditions.All approximately 3″ w x 2″ d x 1″ h / 7.6cm w x 5.1cm d x 2.5cm h

And engraved with the following:

A. Bryn Jones Rhymney 1933 Sold

B. J. Morris  Sold

C. Lewis Morris Collier Sandersfoot 1874 Sold

D. Daniel Jones Glanrhyd Nlw-cwrt 1902 Sold

E. Charles Jones 1904 Postmaster Portfield Gate Pembrokshire Sold

F. Charley Sparks 1920 11 Percy Road  Cynonville S.W. also engraved Good Luck and Dont cadge old sport. Sold