568
Johan Adolph Keppelman (n. XVIII)
Tobacco box
Estimate €250–500
567
Tobacco box
Estimate €100–200
Description
In brass and copper.
Incised decoration depicting, on the lid, a coat of arms at the centre flanked by inscriptions.
Base depicting a landscape with a figure at the centre flanked by inscriptions.
Holland, 18th century.
(signs of wear)
3x16x5 cm
Provenance
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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