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18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box
Jane Short Antiques
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18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box

18th century
Description

A good and heavy Dutch brass tobacco box which is allover decorated with script.

There is some rubbing as one would expect from an 18th century piece but still visible and probably a Dutch speaker would be able to translate it.

Overall the box is in very good condition with no dents or damage at all. The piano hinge is perfect and the box 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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Physical Dimensions
Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Declaration

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

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SA1095738
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A4284
Description
A good and heavy Dutch brass tobacco box which is allover decorated with script.
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There is some rubbing as one would expect from an 18th century piece but still visible and probably a Dutch speaker would be able to translate it.
Jane Short Antiques
fig 1. An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid.
fig 1. 18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box

Overall the box is in very good condition with no dents or damage at all. The piano hinge is perfect and the box 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.

Height
4cm (1.57")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
7.5cm (2.95")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1095738
Dealers Internal Ref
A4284
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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An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid.
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Archive I An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid.

18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box

Archive II An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid. View II
Archive III An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid. View III
Archive IV An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid. View IV
Archive V An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid. View V
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Archive VIII An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid. View VIII
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Jane Short Antiques

Jane Short Antiques
Telephone 07850 937057 or 07540 126714
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Sudbury
Suffolk
United Kingdom
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An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid.
18th Century Dutch Tobacco Box
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An 18th-century oval brass tobacco box featuring hand-engraved Dutch calligraphy and a hinged lid.
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During the 17th and 18th centuries, tobacco consumption expanded rapidly across Europe, leading Dutch metalworkers to produce portable brass and copper boxes to keep tobacco fresh. These items frequently served as personal accessories, decorated with script, scenes, or calendars.

Most Dutch tobacco boxes were crafted from brass, copper, or a combination of both metals, though silver was occasionally used for higher-tier commissions. The lids and bases were typically decorated using hand engraving or copper-plate embossing techniques.

Authentic period examples feature hand-engraved inscriptions, period Dutch lettering, visible hand-soldered seams, and age-consistent surface wear around hinges and edges. Inscriptions often feature historical dates, proverbs, or maritime themes.

An antique metal box functions well as a decorative accent on an office desk, coffee table, or bookshelf. Placing it alongside leather-bound books or framed prints highlights its historical character.

Preservation requires avoiding abrasive chemical polishes that strip natural surface patina. Dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax sparingly helps prevent active oxidisation while retaining historical surface character.
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