Christiaan Jacob Brunings - Pillbox - Silver - Silver

Beautiful Dutch silver pill box by Christiaan Jacobs Bruinings (1816–1902), made in Joure in 1869.

The rectangular box with rounded corners is fitted with a hinged lid and richly engraved with delicate Rococo and foliate ornamentation around a central cartouche featuring a detailed city view. The interior is smoothly finished and shows a fine patina appropriate to its age.
The box bears the Dutch silver hallmarks, including the Minerva head, the walking lion for second-grade silver (.833), and the master mark B77 of Christiaan Jacobs Bruinings.

Dimensions: 4.5 x 5.2 x 1.8 cm

A decorative and collectible object that excellently represents the high quality of Frisian silversmithing from the 19th century.

Condition:
Good antique condition with normal signs of wear and aging. The hinge functions properly and the engraving is well preserved.

Christiaan Jacobs Bruinings is one of the better-known Frisian silversmiths from the 19th century. His refined useful objects, such as pill boxes, snuff boxes, and vinaigrettes, are valued for their excellent finish and skilled craftsmanship. This piece also stands out for its richly executed engraving featuring a city view, making it attractive for collectors of Dutch antique silver.