Bidspirit auction | 18th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco

18th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box - Type: Tobacco box Materials: Silver (approximately .800) Markings & Inscriptions: Marked Date: Late 18th century Maker: Amsterdam, 18th century Description: A Dutch silver tobacco box having a hinged lid decorated with a repousse mythologcal scene, with engraved initials on the underside. Hallmarks include ”IL” or ”LL” above the Amsterdam city mark. Dimensions: 1.25” x 6.25” x 2.25”. Weighs 6.96 ozt. Provenance: From a Philadelphia collection. Condition: Good condition, the interior with significant tarnishing as a result of the box's use as storage for coins.