Decorative Arts Auction

December 07, 2015

LOT 200

Lot 200

Dutch Silver Oval Tobacco Box, late 19th/early 20th century

Dutch Silver Oval Tobacco Box, late 19th/early 20th century
Lot 200 Details
Dutch Silver Oval Tobacco Box, late 19th/early 20th century

engraved with a portrait of Admiral Maarten Tromp and naval engagements commemorating the Battle of the Downs (1639)
length 6.9" — 17.5 cm.
8.2 oz. — 256 grams
bearing marks for Roelof Helweg, Amsterdam, 1793

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $1,020
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Dutch Silver Oval Tobacco Box, late 19th/early 20th century
  • Dutch Silver Oval Tobacco Box, late 19th/early 20th century

CONDITION DETAILS

In good condition; well struck with apocryphal marks at the rim and inside the cover and base

LOT 200
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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