Lot 50077
50077: Lot of Three Antique Collectible Snuff or Tobacc
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Description
Lot of Three Antique Collectible Snuff or Tobacco Boxes. Comprising: 1) Scarce 17th-century Dutch elongated octagonal brass and copper snuff box, the lid engraved with his and hers bust portraits and illegible legend [heavily worn]. The front and back sides inscribed: Oranie Rooven and Vi Vat Oranie. Size: 6-inches long. 2)17th-century elongated brass and copper snuff or tobacco box, the lid dot engraved with six-pointed star design and diamond patterns. Hinged lid. Size: 5 1/2-inches long. 3) Pewter or lead-lined 18th-century elongated brass tobacco box with rounded ends. Lid die-stamped with geometric patternwork, the center with vignette still life pictorial panel, the bottom with reprise of top with mandala in center panel. Size: 6 1/8-inches long. Condition: All are good to very good, showing age wear, minor dents, cracks and age patina.