A DUTCH MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SILVER TOBACCO BOX
Mark possibly that of Arnoldus van Essen, Groningen, 1735-1765, maker's mark struck twice
The lid carved in relief with various gods connected to the seas; Poseidon, Venus and Mercury, marked to the interior rim
13.3 cm. wide
A DUTCH MOTHER-OF-PEARL AND SILVER TOBACCO BOX
Mark possibly that of Arnoldus van Essen, Groningen, 1735-1765, maker's mark struck twice
The lid carved in relief with various gods connected to the seas; Poseidon, Venus and Mercury, marked to the interior rim
13.3 cm. wide
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