Box - .934 silver - Finger-holed box circa 1760

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A single silver (.934) Louis XV thimble box from the Netherlands, dating ca. 1760, stamped with the Amsterdam city mark and master HG (Hendrik Griste Sr.), in good used condition with minor signs of age, measuring about 1 × 1 × 1 mm and weighing 11 g, including the thimble.

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Description from the seller

Silver Louis Quinze thimble box with a hanging loop on the lid (for possible attachment to a chatelaine)

marked: city hallmark Amsterdam and master HG = Hendrik Griste Sr. (1747-1784)
The box can therefore be dated to around 1760, also considering the design

asked for such an object

in good condition

You will receive the thimble with it

Silver Louis Quinze thimble box with a hanging loop on the lid (for possible attachment to a chatelaine)

marked: city hallmark Amsterdam and master HG = Hendrik Griste Sr. (1747-1784)
The box can therefore be dated to around 1760, also considering the design

asked for such an object

in good condition

You will receive the thimble with it

Details

Era
1400-1900
Gross weight
11 g
Silver type
.934 silver
Title additional information
Finger-holed box circa 1760
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 mm
Width
1 mm
Depth
1 mm
Estimated period
1750-1800
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