Silver Sale - 25th January 2006

Lot 545

A late 17th century marriage token box

Estimate £300 - £400 | Hammer £1200

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Description

A late 17th century marriage token box, parcel-gilt with a pierced sleeve depicting scenes from a wedding service and the intended couple leaving their respective homes, the pull off cover engraved with a maiden offering tokens of peace and love, unmarked, probably Dutch, mid 17th century, 1.3 inches (3.3cm) diameter, 0.7oz.