Silver - 26th July 2006

Lot 364

An early 18th century Dutch mounted tobacco box

Estimate £400 - £500 | Hammer £1200

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Description

An early 18th century Dutch mounted tobacco box, with a tortoiseshell cover and base and lappet borders, with the 'scratched' inscription on the base "Arund Pieterse Ackerman Anno 1724", maker's mark a sailing boat, Hoorn, 1724, 5.2in (13.1cm) wide.