An 18th century Dutch silver tobacco box,

An 18th century Dutch silver tobacco box,
marked with later 19th century tax marks,
circular form, the hinged cover with a tavern scene of men drinking and smoking around a table, the sides with foliate decoration, the underside of the base with a monogram below a spread eagle, gilded interior, diameter 7.7cm, approx. weight 4.4oz.

Provenance: A Private Collection.