A Welsh colliers brass ‘twist’ box, engraved John Lewis, Bedwas & dated 1919

2¾” wide x 1¾” deep x 1” high / 7cm wide x 4.5 cm deep x 2.5cm high

£120 Sold

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.