Silver tobacco box, Amsterdam (?), 18th century

18 Century silver tobacco box with mother of pearl top and bottom.

The tobacco box dates from ca. 1740-1760 and features an exquisitely carved scene of Jesus being brought before Herod.

In the golden age, the best mother-of-pearl artists worked with shells brought from the east by the VOC. Most mother-of-pearl artists worked in Amsterdam in the 18th century.

Absolute museum quality. See the detailed photos for your own impression.

No hallmarks or signature present.

Weight: 151.1 grams. Dimensions: 12 x 6.5 x 2.5 cm.