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Rare 18th Century German Dutch Brass Copper Tobacco Tin Battle of Minden 1759
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Rare 18th Century German Dutch Brass Copper Tobacco Tin Battle of Minden 1759

18th century
Description

A rare 18th Century Brass & Copper Tobacco box depicting The Battle of Minden, Westphalia, the 7 years war , August 1759.

This style of box, known as an Iserlohn box, was a specialty of the town Iserlohn in Germany, though many were made for the Dutch market.

The lid features a battle scene to the centre with the head of Prince Ferdinand and Dutch/Germanic writing below.

The base with a different scene also with writing and engraved with Rich Bell 1763.

Other examples of these, possibly/probably by Johan Heinrich Giese are found in the British Museum & The Museum of Modern Art New York USA.

A rare piece.

Measuring 16 cm x 5cm x 3 cm and weighs 160 grams.

Condition is very good for its age, there is some visible wear to the brass, resulting in loss of detail to the imagery and lettering of the surface relief, box shuts well.

Physical Dimensions
Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

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SA1181622
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Description
A rare 18th Century Brass & Copper Tobacco box depicting The Battle of Minden, Westphalia, the 7 years war , August 1759.
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This style of box, known as an Iserlohn box, was a specialty of the town Iserlohn in Germany, though many were made for the Dutch market.
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fig 1. An oblong 18th-century brass and copper tobacco box featuring relief engravings of military battle scenes and portrait medallions on its lid.
fig 1. Rare 18th Century German Dutch Brass Copper Tobacco Tin Battle of Minden 1759

The lid features a battle scene to the centre with the head of Prince Ferdinand and Dutch/Germanic writing below.

The base with a different scene also with writing and engraved with Rich Bell 1763.

Other examples of these, possibly/probably by Johan Heinrich Giese are found in the British Museum & The Museum of Modern Art New York USA.

fig 2. An oblong 18th-century brass and copper tobacco box featuring relief engravings of military battle scenes and portrait medallions on its lid.
fig 2. Rare 18th Century German Dutch Brass Copper Tobacco Tin Battle of Minden 1759

A rare piece.

Measuring 16 cm x 5cm x 3 cm and weighs 160 grams.

Condition is very good for its age, there is some visible wear to the brass, resulting in loss of detail to the imagery and lettering of the surface relief, box shuts well.

Height
16cm (6.30")
Width
5cm (1.97")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Queens Antiques and Collectables has dated this Antique Brass Tobacco Box to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1181622
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An oblong 18th-century brass and copper tobacco box featuring relief engravings of military battle scenes and portrait medallions on its lid.
RARE 18th Century German Dutch Brass Copper Tobacco Tin Battle Of Minden 1759
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These containers were produced in the 18th century, primarily in Dutch and German metalworking centres like Iserlohn, to hold pipe tobacco. They feature stamped or engraved relief decoration depicting military battles, royal portraits, or religious scenes.

These boxes typically feature embossed brass lids and bases paired with copper sides or rims, held together with rolled seams and soldered joints.

Authentic period examples exhibit hand-finished details, age-appropriate surface oxidisation, authentic Dutch or German inscriptions, and evidence of historical hand-crafting methods such as hand-cut hinges.

Place the item on a dark wood office desk, a styled bookshelf, or alongside historic volumes to add depth and historic texture to a Gentlemans Library or traditional interior.

Dust gently with a soft dry cloth and avoid abrasive polishes or chemical cleansers, as preserving the historical surface patina maintains the integrity of the embossed details.
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