humidor
Object
Accession Number
2005.016.024a-bDescription
A silver humidor in the shape of a plain can, with a lid, and no decoration, the heavily-worn hallmarks indicating fabrication in London, England, 1867-86, the maker's mark indistinct.Narrative
Humidors are designed to create a stable environment in which to store tobacco. These were usually to be found in 19th Century smoking rooms like the one at Craigdarroch.History of Use
This humidor was once owned by Guy Mortimer Audain (1864-1940) and Sarah Byrd Audain (nee Dunsmuir, 1878-1925) who was the eldest granddaughter of Robert Dunsmuir and Joan Olive Dunsmuir. He used it at the family home named Ellora still extant at 550 Foul Bay Road in Victoria, B.C. It was given to The Castle Society by his grandson in 2005.Date
1867 – 1868Dimensions
7.3 cm11 cm
