C18th Dutch Tobacco Box

18th century

Sold by I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Description

A rare Dutch tobacco box with the domestic scenes in brass inlaid into the copper base, a rare technique for these. The box has domestic scenes on both sides and they depict a man recline in his chair and being fanned by a young lady with a couple looking on, the other side the man seems to be visited by angels as the couple dance around a column,

A really charming box, there are inscriptions on both sides telling the story in Dutch, and the dates 1757.

Measuring

3.5 x 18 x 5 Cms

Condition

Very good overall with obvious marks of age.

Physical Dimensions

Height

3.5cm (1.38")

Width

18cm (7.09")

Depth

5cm (1.97")

Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA646119

Dealers Notes

Delivery can easily be arranged for this item smaller items are generally sent free of charge to the uk, larger items can be sent via a courier, I keep this service as cheap as possible, the larger items are picked up and delivered to you within 7-10 days should you require a quicker delivery expect to pay at least double the normal cost.

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