ANTIQUE DUTCH ENGRAVED BRASS & COPPER TOBACCO BOX SNUFF

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Intricately decorated with raised designs and engraved details to the brass lid and base. The body of this box is a continuous piece of copper with light denting and a lovely patina with a purple hue. Both sides are bordered in very fine brass beading. Among the decorative features are references to biblical passages and names in the Dutch (or German) language. The center of each panel features scenes of miraculous celestial apparitions beheld by adoring mortals. To the lid are four scenes attributed to Matthew, Marcus, Lucas and Johannes. To the very top and bottom are scenes of Christus. The reverse side, or base, is slightly more worn than the lid. The 4 minor scenes are of Adam, Moses, Simson and Goliath. The top and bottom scenes are of Paulus. Our photos could not do justice to this amazing piece of work. It must be seen to be believed. It is possible that the theme of this tobacco box relates to HandelÂ's (b.1585-d 1659) Messiah. The form, in any event, is that of a 17 th Â- 18 th C. Dutch tobacco box. Dimensions: 6 1⁄4Â" X 2Â" X 1 1⁄4Â". In very good antique condition. Evidence of a faint spray of water staining and more wear than usual to the Elias scene. We feel it could be more recent (say 19 th C.) because of its remarkable condition as well as the intricacy of the designs. We will be offering several tobacciana items this week in sterling, plate, and other metals, some with extraordinary provenance. Please see Â"SellerÂ's Other ItemsÂ". ABOUT US WeÂ've been involved with antiques for many years. Please add us to your Â"Favorite SellersÂ" list if you like any item we have offered. We are likely to be offering a similar item within a few months at most. We sell what we like, and we will be offering many pieces from our own collections over the next while for the usual - moving and downsizing. Please ask your questions before bidding. We frequently do antique shows on weekends, so would appreciate it if youÂ'd ask questions Monday to Friday. We have always answered weekend questions, but please be patient. Shipping, Handling and Insurance We take the utmost care in packing our customersÂ' purchases. We ship worldwide. We invoice on Sundays and Mondays. Items are shipped at least weekly (and sometimes twice), generally on Wednesdays - we request you make payment for your purchases by Tuesday evening so we can ship to you in a timely manner, instead of making you wait for an additional week. Shipping and handling are at cost and will be quoted in advance to our customers on request. We ship Canada Post, as well as other shippers on request. WE WILL HAPPILY COMBINE SHIPPING ON ITEMS PURCHASED WITHIN A WEEK OF ONE ANOTHER. Just let us know your intentions. Shipping times for surface are as follows: US/Canada 1-2 weeks; UK 4-6 weeks; Europe/Australia 6-12 weeks. We can assure you that air transit is far superior to surface, and the cost is generally only slightly higher. Sometimes shipments from Canada can take a bit of time, but we can assure they are worth the wait! Shipping costs from our part of the world can be higher than domestic costs in the US, and particularly within Canada. Please donÂ't be shy about asking for a quote before you bid. We will insure your purchases in transit on request at $1.50 per $100 value ($100 value minimum). We will self-insure up to $20.00 value maximum. Payment Payment is expected within 7 days of auction closing. We prefer PayPal, but will accept INTERNATIONAL money orders. Personal cheques are a problem for everyone, as they can take weeks to clear, and your shipment will be accordingly delayed. Any questions we havenÂ't answered? Ask us!! Thanks for looking and thanks for your consideration. | read more

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