567
Tobacco box
Estimate €100–200
566
Oval tobacco box
Estimate €100–200
Description
In yellow brass.
Engraved and repoussé decoration depicting coats of arms on the lid and on the base medallions with profile figures and a landscape with animals.
With collection label on the interior.
Holland, 18th century.
(signs of use)
4x12.5x7 cm
Provenance
Former collection of Francisco Hipólito Raposo;
Collection of Dr. António Miranda.
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