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1690s Dutch Silver Tobacco Box

$13,256.23
£9,845
€11,609.38
CA$18,364.72
A$20,597.25
CHF 10,786.46
MX$250,276.72
NOK 136,970.01
SEK 129,857.22
DKK 86,657.97

About the Item

A magnificent, exceptional, fine and impressive, rare antique 17th century Dutch silver tobacco box; an addition to our smoking related silverware collection. This exceptional 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. Condition This antique Dutch tobacco box is an exceptional gauge of silver, exceptional quality and in exceptional condition. The hallmarks struck to the underside of the box are all very clear. Dimensions Length 9.7cm/3.8" Width 7.4cm/2.9" Height 4cm/1.6" Weight 4.8 troy ounces/148g Maker: Jan Breda Date: Circa 1690 Origin: Netherlands, Europe Video: A video of this fine piece is available upon request. Reflections in photography may detract from the true representation of this piece of antique silverware.
  • Creator:
    Jan Breda (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Width: 3.82 in (9.7 cm)Depth: 2.92 in (7.4 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1690
  • Condition:
    Please see main description.
  • Seller Location:
    Jesmond, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A90241stDibs: LU1200217284302

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