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17th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box (1 of 12)
AC Silver
Flag of United KingdomTyne and Wear, UK
Andrew Campbell, founder and owner of AC Silver, has been dealing in antique silver and antique jewellery since 1977. In addition to a premier retail premises in Newcastle, north-east England, Andrew has developed an internationally recognised online store, serving both new and return customers nationally and worldwide. Andrew personally sources a wide range of items, including antique jewellery, antique diamond rings and antique gemstone rings. Andrew has also developed a fine and comprehensive inventory of antique silverware, AC Silver is a respected and trusted specialist in its field.
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17th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box

REF: A9024 / LA462557
£9,845
€11,500
$12,384
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Description
A magnificent, exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique 17th century Dutch silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection This magnificent antique Dutch silver tobacco box has an oval rounded form. The underside of this impressive Dutch tobacco box is embellished with exceptional chased decorated scene depicting a lady draped across soft furnishings and accompanied by a bearded male, with putto* observing this act amidst a stately garden backdrop; this scene can be perceived to be connected to artistic works portraying Venus, Vulcan and Cupid. The sides of this exceptional box are encompassed with chased decorated grotesque mask and scrolling leaf decoration, accented with floral motifs, all on a matte background. This silver tobacco box retains the original hinged cover embellished with further chased decoration depicting a male and female character eating and drinking with a rural city scene in the background. This exceptional example of 17th century silverware is the finest of its type you could hope to acquire; it is rare to find such an early example in such original, exceptional condition. * In art and culture, a putto (plural: putti) is a chubby male child, usually nude and occasionally bearing wings. Note: Jan Breda originally trained as a toy maker, however as his career expanded he became known as a trader in jewelery and precious metals.
measurements
Dimensions Length 9.7cm/3.8" Width 7.4cm/2.9" Height 4cm/1.6" Weight 4.8 troy ounces/148g
declaration
AC Silver has clarified that the 17th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box (LA462557) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being Circa 1690
condition
This antique Dutch tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The hallmarksstruck to the underside of the box are all very clear. Reflections in photographs may detract from the true representation of this example of 17th century Dutch silverware.
additional info
Material:
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1690
location
This 17th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box is located in Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom