No reserve-Grote, zware antieke zilveren Snuifdoos met oud Hollands tafereel - B.W. van Eldik en A.F. van de Scheer (Hollandia Zilversmeden) Zutphen 1929 - Snuff box - Silver

Rare large model handcrafted antique silver Snuff Box with an old Dutch rural scene.

The snuff box is particularly beautiful in form and highly detailed, handmade.

The box is equipped with a hinged silver lid that has been hand-decorated with a detailed old Dutch rural landscape.

The extensive engraved scene depicts a 19th-century party outside at a laid table, entertained by a musician.
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This beautiful scene is a work of art in itself, into which the silversmith has put many man-hours.
Pay special attention to the splendid refined detail engravings in the background, such as the village and the church tower, and the houses and trees.
And a number of other details are: the little dog, the trees and the brick wall with a window opened, and much more (see photos)

Flying birds in the sky, houses with chimneys, windows and doors, and much more
The scene is handcrafted in a high-relief which gives the presentation a depth effect.

Moreover, the box is surrounded by detailed leaf and floral decorations and refined engravings.

The box is fully Dutch-graded and marked with Dutch silver hallmarks:
- Assay mark Lion with 2 = silver content 833/1000 (2nd fineness of silver)
- Warrant office mark the Minerva head with the letter H = Arnhem.
- Year letter T = 1929
- Master mark BVE in mirror writing = B.W. van Eldik and A.F. van de Scheer (Hollandia Silversmiths)
Worked as silversmiths in Zutphen.

It is a large model snuff box with a length of 8.5 cm and a width of 5.3 cm.
Overall, with a weight of 75.7 grams, it is quite heavy for a snuff box.

The whole piece is in very nice condition for its age of 97 years, with a few age-related signs of use.
The lid has a small deformation at the two corners on the right side (see photos).
View the photos to get a good impression of the snuff box.
Photos are part of the description.

This beautiful rare handcrafted antique silver snuff box, due to its graceful form, the detailed workmanship, and the splendid scene on the lid, is a striking and distinctive decorative object.
The box has an extremely elegant appearance and is a jewel to behold.

It will be carefully packed and insured for shipping.