Tobacco box 1709 - 1710

This silver tobacco box, crafted by English silversmith Edward Cornock between 1709 and 1710, is a fine example of decorative arts from the early 18th century. The box, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features an intricate engraved design depicting a ship with a flag, likely a symbol of British maritime power. The detailed engraving and the box's elegant form highlight Cornock's skill and the popularity of tobacco use in this era.