Two Brass Tobacco Boxes, Northwestern European and probably Lancashire, England, late 17th and late 18th century
Two Brass Tobacco Boxes
Northwestern European and probably Lancashire, England
late 17th and late 18th century
The first oval box with all over engraved allegorical scenes and German narration, two compartments. The second box with sun, moon, and compass applied designs, BAGHUS on reverse.
Largest: Height 1 1/4 in. by Width 4 1/4 in. by Depth 3 1/4 in.
Condition Report:
The oval box with break to the lid applied rim at the back hinge, causing the box to not close fully. The exterior with general wear from handling. The spherical celestial box with two small areas of tarnishing and slight bending and breaks at the rim near the lock. Oval length 4 1/4 in.; Spherical box 3 3/4 in.
The second: Height 1 1/4 in. by Width 4 1/4 in. by Depth 3 1/4 in.
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Two Brass Tobacco Boxes
Northwestern European and probably Lancashire, England
late 17th and late 18th century
The first oval box with all over engraved allegorical scenes and German narration, two compartments. The second box with sun, moon, and compass applied designs, BAGHUS on reverse.
Largest: Height 1 1/4 in. by Width 4 1/4 in. by Depth 3 1/4 in.
Condition Report:
The oval box with break to the lid applied rim at the back hinge, causing the box to not close fully. The exterior with general wear from handling. The spherical celestial box with two small areas of tarnishing and slight bending and breaks at the rim near the lock. Oval length 4 1/4 in.; Spherical box 3 3/4 in.
The second: Height 1 1/4 in. by Width 4 1/4 in. by Depth 3 1/4 in.