Dear Orley what a pity not to use it for tobacco. Looks great. I have picked up a few wooden tobacco jars in car boot sales. Mostly because the seller didn't have a clue what they were. They didn't have the majic word tobacco on it, which would have put the price up. I got one for .50pence about less than a dollar. Some of mine are not airtight seals in any way, but I prefer my tobacco slightly dry.