This is a Chewing Tobacco Grinder from the 20s and 30s. Estimated Retail Value is $55.  Every depression era farm, both north and south, had one to grind their own chewing tobacco.  Back then, a farmer would plant some special tobacco, pick it, put some into the top of this grinder, and grind away. The side opens up to take out their concoction.  Sometimes the old farmers would put honey in for a better taste.   You don’t see many of these around anymore – in a way – I’m glad because I never liked the “spitting” part!   Has anyone ever used one of these or have an interesting story - Give us a call at Holly Hill Farm Antiques 695-1146 or call the comments line at GLO-Clips.