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18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box
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18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box

18th century
Sold 22 August 2025 · Jane Short Antiques
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Description

A good 18th century Dutch tobacco box of oval cushion form with a piano hinge.

It has allover engraving depicting domestic scenes from Dutch life with text and gadrooning to both top and bottom edge.

The box is heavy with no dents and in good condition commensurate with age and closes tightly. Circa 1760.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

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Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1095619
Dealers Internal Reference
A4283
Description
A good 18th century Dutch tobacco box of oval cushion form with a piano hinge.
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It has allover engraving depicting domestic scenes from Dutch life with text and gadrooning to both top and bottom edge.
Jane Short Antiques

The box is heavy with no dents and in good condition commensurate with age and closes tightly. Circa 1760.

We can deliver free of charge in UK mainland and can calculate the cost for international delivery .

Payment by bank transfer, PayPal or card via telephone

Date of Manufacture

Jane Short Antiques has dated this 18th Century Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Height
2.5cm (0.98")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1095619
Dealers Internal Ref
A4283
Jane Short Antiques
Jane Short Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2020

30 years of expertise in 17th- to early 20th-century furniture and fine art

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Archive I An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box

Archive II An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View II
Archive III An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View III
Archive IV An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View IV
Archive V An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View V
Archive VI An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View VI
Archive VII An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View VII
Archive VIII An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View VIII
Archive IX An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid. View IX
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/janeshort
Verified Since Mar 2020
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An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid.
18th Century Dutch Brass Tobacco Box
Ref: SA1095619
An oval 18th-century brass tobacco box featuring detailed hand-engraved figures and script across the lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass
  • MotifsHand-engraved figural scenes, Inscribed script lettering, Hinged lid, Rope-twist border
  • SizeH 2.5 cm (1 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 7.5 cm (3 in)

FAQs

These boxes were widely produced in the Netherlands during the 18th century, often featuring intricate engraved scenes, biblical motifs, or political satires, and served as portable containers for pipe tobacco.

They were typically fashioned from sheet brass, often utilizing hinged lids with secure closures, and decorated using hand-engraving and chasing techniques.

Authentic pieces generally exhibit period-correct hand-engraved line work, natural patination of the brass, traditional hinge construction, and wear patterns consistent with age and pocket use.

Such small antiques are well-suited for display on a desk, bookshelf, or coffee table as a cabinet of curiosities accent piece, adding historical texture to contemporary spaces.

Preservation requires keeping the item in a stable humidity-controlled environment and avoiding aggressive metal polishes to preserve the historical surface patina.
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