No reserve-19e Eeuwse zilveren Snuif/Pillendoos met verfijnde bloemen gravures - S.F. Reitsma Sneek/Heerenveen 1867 - Snuff box - Silver

Rare handcrafted 19th-century Dutch silver snuff/pill box.

The box is exceptionally well shaped and very intricately handmade.

The box has a perfectly fitting hinged lid with a fully functioning push-button clasp.
The lid is hand-decorated with an exceptionally detailed design featuring finely engraved blooming flowers (see photos).

A faint engraved set of initials can be seen on the front (see photos).

The box bears Dutch hallmarks and is fully marked with Dutch silver hallmarks:
Fineness mark: lion with 2 = silver purity 833/1000 (second-grade silver)
Date letter h = 1867
Maker’s mark 10R of the well-known Frisian silversmith S.F. Reitsma (in several places)
This silversmith worked in Heerenveen and Sneek from 1859 to 1892.

It is a sturdy little box, measuring 6.00 by 4.8 cm.
At 28.6 grams, it is also quite heavy for a snuff/pill box.

For its age of 159 years, the box is in exceptionally good condition, with a few small dents on the underside.

Please view the photos to get a good impression of the item.
The photos form part of the description.

With its beautiful, distinctive shape, lovely floral design and fine engravings, this rare handcrafted 19th-century Dutch silver snuff/pill box is a striking and particularly decorative piece.
The box has an extremely elegant appearance and is a pleasure to look at.
The lid closes perfectly, so it is also attractive and very suitable for use as a pill box.

Will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.