A DUTCH SILVER TOBACCO BOX

Description:

Amsterdam, circa 1775/80
L. 16,5 cm
The hinged lid decorated with a relief scene of figures in a landscape with a sailing ship and a rocaille frame. Amsterdam hallmark with indistinct date letter, maker's mark of Jan van Oosterwout (worked 1775-1812). Approx. 227g. Min. dented.
Lit. K.A. Citroen, Amsterdam Silversmiths and their marks, no. 594