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APPARENTLY UNMARKED, POSSIBLY DUTCH, CIRCA 1750
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A copper and brass tobacco box
Apparently unmarked, possibly Dutch, circa 1750
Of oblong form, the two sides shaped, the cover and base stepped and with reeded mounts, all-over engraved with scrolls and leafage, the cover set with a copper plaque depicting the engraved scene of Christ in Jerusalem at each side flanked by cherubs
12.5cm. (5in.) wide
Apparently unmarked, possibly Dutch, circa 1750
Of oblong form, the two sides shaped, the cover and base stepped and with reeded mounts, all-over engraved with scrolls and leafage, the cover set with a copper plaque depicting the engraved scene of Christ in Jerusalem at each side flanked by cherubs
12.5cm. (5in.) wide