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Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834
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Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834

19th century
Sold 30 August 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
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Description

This is an exquisite and unusual 19th Century Dutch silver peppermint box. Of flared oval form, the textured sides imitating a woven basket. The fluted shell-shaped hinged cover opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. The sides fitted with loop handles. Raised on a small spread pedestal base. The underside with Dutch hallmarks. The side of the lid with date letter.

Hallmarks:

Makers marks: AK

Lion Passant second standard mark (833/100).

Date letter "Z" for 1834.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Width: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Good hinge.

No repairs.

Minor unevenness, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Dutch Silver Peppermint Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1116436
Dealers Internal Reference
JANV96
Description
This is an exquisite and unusual 19th Century Dutch silver peppermint box. Of flared oval form, the textured sides imitating a woven basket. The fluted shell-shaped hinged cover opening to reveal the original rich gilt interior. The sides fitted with loop handles. Raised on a small spread pedestal base. The underside with Dutch hallmarks. The side of the lid with date letter.
fig 1. A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid.
fig 1. Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834

Hallmarks:

Makers marks: AK

Lion Passant second standard mark (833/100).

Date letter "Z" for 1834.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Width: 4.5cm / 1.4 inches.

Depth: 3cm / 1.2 inches.

Condition:

Good.

Good hinge.

fig 2. A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid.
fig 2. Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834

No repairs.

Minor unevenness, commensurate with age and use.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £8 Special Delivery Next day.

Postage overseas: £15 International Signed For.

fig 3. A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid.
fig 3. Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
3.5cm (1.38")
Width
4.5cm (1.77")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Dutch Silver Peppermint Box to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1116436
Dealers Internal Ref
JANV96
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
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Archive I A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. SOLD30 AUG 26

Rare Mid-19th Century Dutch Silver Peppermint Box, Netherlands 1834

Archive II A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View II
Archive III A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View III
Archive IV A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View IV
Archive V A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View V
Archive VI A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View VI
Archive VII A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View VII
Archive VIII A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid. View VIII
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

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Telephone 07947 998435
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Verified Since Jun 2009
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A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid.
RARE MID-19TH CENTURY DUTCH SILVER PEPPERMINT BOX, NETHERLANDS 1834
Ref: SA1116436
A small 19th-century Dutch silver peppermint box shaped like a basket with vertical reeding, an embossed flower motif, twin twisted handles, and a domed fluted hinged lid.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectBoxes & Containers
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century Dutch
  • MaterialSilver
  • ColourSilver
  • MotifsFluted hinged lid, Twisted wire handles, Reeded basketwork texture, Embossed floral detail
  • SizeH 3.5 cm (1 in) x W 4.5 cm (2 in) x D 3 cm (1 in)

FAQs

A Dutch silver peppermint box, historically known in the Netherlands as a pepermuntdoosje, is a small portable silver container crafted to carry breath mints or sweets during the 18th and 19th centuries. These boxes were frequently carried to church or social gatherings as a decorative personal accessory.

These containers were crafted from solid silver using hand-embossing, chasing, and metal-casting techniques. Skilled silversmiths frequently incorporated reeded textures, fluted lid shaping, and twisted wire handles into their design.

Authentic 19th-century Dutch silver displays official Netherlandish hallmark stamps, including makers marks, duty marks, and letter codes indicating the exact year of manufacture. Inspecting the interior rim and base for stamped silver purity guarantee marks confirms origin.

Due to its compact dimensions, an antique silver box serves as a functional decorative object on a bedside table, vanity tray, or desk surface. It can function as an elegant container for holding small items of jewellery such as rings or cuff links.

Silver objects should be cleaned gently using a soft cotton cloth and a specialised silver cream, avoiding harsh abrasive cleaners that can erode surface detailing. Storing the piece in a dry environment inside a tarnish-resistant cloth bag minimises natural oxidisation.
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