571
Oval tobacco box
Estimate €100–200
570
Tobacco box
Estimate €100–200
Description
In yellow brass.
Incised decoration on the lid depicting a deer hunt with the inscription "De Iagt is goet".
Reverse with faded initials "GMIB".
Holland, 18th century.
(signs of wear, minor losses and defects)
3.5x12x7 cm
Provenance
Collection Dr. António Miranda.
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