Mid 19th century Dutch perfume or peppermint / snuff box in embossed silver, called "lodereindoosje". Scalloped polylobed shape is chased and engraved all over with looping friezes. The front is decorated with a rhombus cartouche and the domed lid is engraved with flowers. Beautiful piece of history that can be used as a trinket or pill box today.
Marked with lion passant “2” for 833 silver, Minerva’s head with “M” for the Schoonhoven assay office and “Y” for 1858 date letter.
Good antique condition. Small dent to lid; tiny loss to front and left side of lid; tiny dings to base.
Mid 19th century Dutch perfume or peppermint / snuff box in embossed silver, called "lodereindoosje". Scalloped polylobed shape is chased and engraved all over with looping friezes. The front is decorated with a rhombus cartouche and the domed lid is engraved with flowers. Beautiful piece of history that can be used as a trinket or pill box today. Marked with lion passant “2” for 833 silver, Minerva’s head with “M” for the Schoonhoven assay office and “Y” for 1858 date letter. 22.02 g 4.5 cm tall 3.5 x 3 cm at base Good antique condition. Small dent to lid; tiny loss to front and left side of lid; tiny dings to base. Mid 19th century Dutch perfume or peppermint / snuff box in embossed silver, called "lodereindoosje". Scalloped polylobed shape is chased and engraved all over with looping friezes. The front is decorated with a rhombus cartouche and the domed lid is engraved with flowers. Beautiful piece of history that can be used as a trinket or pill box today. Marked with lion passant “2” for 833 silver, Minerva’s head with “M” for the Schoonhoven assay office and “Y” for 1858 date letter. 22.02 g 4.5 cm tall 3.5 x 3 cm at base Good antique condition. Small dent to lid; tiny loss to front and left side of lid; tiny dings to base.Antique | Yes |
Style | Antique |
Pattern | Continental |
Brand | Schoonhoven |
Material | Solid Silver |
Product | Boxes |
Age | 1850-1899 |
Composition | Solid Silver |