Lot 320
  • 320

A Dutch silver tobacco box, Anthonie van Lutterveld, Utrecht, 1786

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 12.5cm., 5in diameter
shaped circular, with leaves and sprigs edges, finial and feet, the underside engraved: Gerarda van Dornies / 1800, later Dutch control mark

Condition

Minor corrosive strip across base. Clear marks, overall good condition apart from minor surface scratches and pin hole dents commensurate with age. Good gauge.
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