A rare novelty Dutch silver peppermint box. These charming examples appear to be peculiarly Dutch in origin and date from the 17th Century through to the early 20th Century. Personal hygiene was not a matter of great concern in former times, but anticipating breath fresheners and mouthwash peppermint boxes appear to have had enduring popularity. Created to be carried with you, these lovely little silver boxes would have been for peppermints or comfits.This most unusual and early example is in the form of a fruit basket. The tapering body has reeded and geometric engraving and the hinged lid features mounded fruit. There is a barley-twist swing handle and the basket is marked to the body and the lid. A rare and collectable item of early European silver. Dimensions below.Postage and packing :- �8.00 UK �16.00 Europe�22.00 Outside EuropeCondition :- Excellent with no dents, holes or splits. The lid closes well, but there is a minor area of gapping to one side, commensurate with age and use.Hallmarks :- Maker''s mark (untraced), fineness mark and date letter.Origin :- Netherlands.Date :- 1838.Height :- 6.3 cms.Depth :- 3.3 cms.Width :- 5 cms.Payment by BANK TRANSFER (preferred),DEBIT/CREDIT CARD, PAYPAL, STRIPE or UK cheque please. Great care is taken with packing and only 'signed for' postal options are used. If an item goes missing in the post , all available assistance will be offered to make a claim against the provider. Loss in transit, is NOT the responsibility of the seller.Returns are accepted if the item has undisclosed damage at point of sale, or has been seriously mis-described. Buyer pays all costs. If you are not certain that you will be completely happy with the item, please do not purchase it. PLEASE CONTACT ME TO PROVIDE CARD DETAILS OR REQUEST BANK DETAILS. PLEASE ADD POSTAGE FOR PAYPAL/STRIPE AND PRESS PAYPAL/STRIPE OPTION. PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR POSTAGE COSTS or ...