Beautiful Dutch Sterling Silver Box. I have seen these referred to as snuff, peppermint or spice boxes. Overall very nice condition. Hinges opens and closes well although the top is a little off center. A few small dings here and there.Shape is curved on the front and back.
Hallmarked in many places. Top front of the lid I determined to be the head of Minerva. On the bottom is the Lion passant with the number 2 underneath. Indicating Sterling purity at a minimum of .833. There is a upper case letter I inside, has a shape like a bone. For dating on the inside along with another marking on the other inside which I cannot make out.
Measures 1 3/8 inches high 1 1/2 inches wide. And is 1 inch thick.
Apologies for any glare.
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