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Dutch "Four Seasons" Silver Tobacco Box, c.1720,

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Dutch "Four Seasons" Silver Tobacco Box, c.1720,
Dutch "Four Seasons" Silver Tobacco Box, c.1720,
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marked FB, Amsterdam, of rectangular form, the sides engraved with foliate work, lid and base engraved with figural scene with a season of the year to either side, underside of hinged lid engraved with foliate work and two hinged shutters engraved with birds revealing boat scenes, weight 275gm, 13cm x 6cm x 4cm Purchased: Lane Cove Antiques, Town Hall Antique Fair, 1985, with ten page "Mystery Box" investigation by Brian Eggleton Catalogue Note: Brian stated in notes " This box is a mystery (prior to investigation) and if it was the only "find' one made in a lifetime of collecting, one would, maybe, still feel satisfied".
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Dutch "Four Seasons" Silver Tobacco Box, c.1720,

Estimate A$350 - A$650
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Starting Price A$175
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