Rare 17th Century Dutch Engraved Copper & Brass Inlaid Tobacco Box Circa 1680
Item History & Price
Rare 17th century Dutchengraved copper & brass with brass inlays tobacco box, circa 1680We purchase collections of Continental lighting, metalwork, ceramics, glass & textiles, enabling me to offer a quantity of rareantiques. Please register mystore/page in your favorites, for a fine range of 14th to 19th century periodmetalwork, lighting & other pieces, all guaranteed, as to age, condition& origin; I have far more than I can possibly keep upwith, as to eBay! Text, ...formatting & images © 2019 – R. JosefBurdett-Williamson – all rights reserved.Breveté, 2019, par M. R. Josef Burdett-Williamson. ATTENTION – défense de reproduction ! We are very serious, as to IntellectualProperty & Author rights – violations are reported to our attorneys in Paris& Leeds. Please readmy terms of sale carefully!Elly BurdettThis is in France.Pieces in the group photo are for comparison.You are only bidding on the featuredbox.Free collection by appt. is possible:my collections & some of Elly’s many new arrivals can be viewed. Please note:For those not familiar with my eBay store, you aredealing with 2 different people in England & France. I’m a part-timeantiques dealer, & sometimes exhibit at UK antiques shows.
My associate in France is an expat American historian of European DecorativeArts & museum curator, with 45 years of advanced experience. Sincerely, ET Burdett Dear friends &clients: We have more Fine Arts & Antiques than wecan begin to keep up with, as to eBay – at least 4, 000 period pieces. Groupphotos will give you a slight idea of the depth of mycollections, and Elly's inventory - keep watching this page. R. Josef The antiques trade is rife withperpetuated errors, and moving to France 26 years ago meant that I had tounlearn more than a few. Schiffer’s TheBrass Book (pub. 1978) isnotoriously unreliable – it covers a number of tobacco boxes, but completelyskips Germany – the only relevant comment is that the form is late 17thcentury. This was just acquired at auction in rural Central France; theauctioneer thought that it might be from Iserlorn (NW Germany, near the Dutchborder), but I don’t have any reference books to clarify this. The condition isnot perfect – it has the normal surface wear, some roughness to the hinges (see photos # 8 through 11), and the hinge pin is not original.The iconography of the engraving hasmore to do with the 17th century than the 18th – I havethe pleasure of owning two books of Emblems from the early 17thcentury, and am very familiar with the character of decoration from the period. One major oddity is the inlaying of brass on the copper lid and base –the sides are brass. The underside of the box is more worn, and I think thatpart of the inscription is gone, but with scrutiny, the top is legible. The sceneon the lid might relate to a building trade – the bottom scene is clearlyecclesiastical, albeit unusual. I haven’t had the time to transcribe andtranslate the engraving, but it should not be too difficult – I’ve hadsubstantial success with other early Dutch or German metalwork inscriptions.The moldings are architectural; the rounded “coffin” form and the “flame” or “dog-tooth”engraving on the ends are all earlier than later details.Elly is currently at my house in France – we are on the roadbuying nearly every day, and with immediate and substantial success – do keepan eye on this page.We are independently listed with theNew England AppraisersAssociation, for France orthe UK.Condition: Intact, but as as-seen, and as described above.There is a small horizontal split the center of the top (see photos # 1 &9), and to one end (see photo # 10). Pleaseexamine the photos closely – they are an integral part of the description.Note: Photos are high resolution – use magnification for viewingdetails. Please ask, if you wish more.© R. JosefBurdett-Williamson Certified expert & appraiser, New England Appraisers Association.FoundingTrustee, NewBedford Museum of Glass.Length – 7” (17.8 cm.): width – 1 & 7/8” (4.8 cm.): depth – 1 & 1/4” (3.2 cm.). Weight – 190 grams, notincluding packaging.Insuredshipping within France is 11 Euros; to the UK & EU is 18 Euros – to NorthAmerica is 30 Euros.We don't charge for packing & handling, except forvery large pieces that have to be crated, &always offer grouped rate posting, with no time limits.We ship from both France & the UK– please read listings carefully – rates& conditions are substantially different.Important!We usually mail within 3 to 7 working days from clearance of payment: but request that buyers beunderstanding of delays due to illness, severe weather, or computer problems: this is strictly a small business, with no employees! Intolerantbuyers, or those leaving less than 5-star feedback (no longer invisible) willbe black-listed.This is not a "decorator" shop - eBay’s Consumer Goods-generated“Hassle-free returns” policy does not apply to arbitrary whim, orunqualified opinion! Returns are accepted - if: there is a major problem withthe age, condition or origin of a piece as described; andthis is confirmed by a qualified expert with professional credentials. Photographs of any alleged damage are required - theyare mandatory for insurance claims.What you pay for shipping is our actual cost – international shipping is stupidly expensive - we have absolutely no control overrates – I lose 4% to PayPal, and often absorb extracosts, such as double-boxing.International buyers – please inquire, as to mailing costs! FromFrance, rates to the Russian Federation are the same as the US.Note: Our independent certifications with theNew EnglandAppraisers Association (in both France & England) expedite Customsclearances, and prevent EXCESS duties from being incorrectly imposed onantiques conforming to the 100 years legal dateline, thus saving buyers 10% to 43% inrelevant countries.Payments: PayPal, French or UK checks, or bank drafts, & all banktransfers accepted. I am obliged to accept PayPal, but prefer banktransfers, or UK or French checks - PayPal takes a 4% bite out of alltransactions - including shipping costs.My Frenchbusiness associate is an expatriate American historian of Decorative Arts, apublished antiques editor & writer, curator, certified appraiser, & internationallyrespected authority in early glass, lighting, metalwork, sculpture, periodfurniture & other categories. He has placed pieces with French & USmuseums, including the Smithsonian, & assists me with acquisitions, research & texts. You can buy from me, with confidence in your purchases.We are separate and private, academic collectors, looking to defray the costsof advancing with our own collections. R. Josef is the only European Decorative Arts specialist for the New England Appraisers Association residing in the European Union, and isavailable for expertise or arbitration. We are independently listed with the New England Appraisers Association, for France or the UK. ETBurdettDear buyers – apologies for the intrusive copyrightlines, but they are there because R. Josef is an extensively published expertwith ongoing academic & commercial commissions, including forthcomingbooks. Listings often contain original research & information that has notappeared before; several British & Continental eBay sellers have beenreported for plagiarizing formatting & texts. Wefiercely protect our Intellectual Property rights – and in court, whennecessary.
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My associate in France is an expat American historian of European DecorativeArts & museum curator, with 45 years of advanced experience. Sincerely, ET Burdett Dear friends &clients: We have more Fine Arts & Antiques than wecan begin to keep up with, as to eBay – at least 4, 000 period pieces. Groupphotos will give you a slight idea of the depth of mycollections, and Elly's inventory - keep watching this page. R. Josef The antiques trade is rife withperpetuated errors, and moving to France 26 years ago meant that I had tounlearn more than a few. Schiffer’s TheBrass Book (pub. 1978) isnotoriously unreliable – it covers a number of tobacco boxes, but completelyskips Germany – the only relevant comment is that the form is late 17thcentury. This was just acquired at auction in rural Central France; theauctioneer thought that it might be from Iserlorn (NW Germany, near the Dutchborder), but I don’t have any reference books to clarify this. The condition isnot perfect – it has the normal surface wear, some roughness to the hinges (see photos # 8 through 11), and the hinge pin is not original.The iconography of the engraving hasmore to do with the 17th century than the 18th – I havethe pleasure of owning two books of Emblems from the early 17thcentury, and am very familiar with the character of decoration from the period. One major oddity is the inlaying of brass on the copper lid and base –the sides are brass. The underside of the box is more worn, and I think thatpart of the inscription is gone, but with scrutiny, the top is legible. The sceneon the lid might relate to a building trade – the bottom scene is clearlyecclesiastical, albeit unusual. I haven’t had the time to transcribe andtranslate the engraving, but it should not be too difficult – I’ve hadsubstantial success with other early Dutch or German metalwork inscriptions.The moldings are architectural; the rounded “coffin” form and the “flame” or “dog-tooth”engraving on the ends are all earlier than later details.Elly is currently at my house in France – we are on the roadbuying nearly every day, and with immediate and substantial success – do keepan eye on this page.We are independently listed with theNew England AppraisersAssociation, for France orthe UK.Condition: Intact, but as as-seen, and as described above.There is a small horizontal split the center of the top (see photos # 1 &9), and to one end (see photo # 10). Pleaseexamine the photos closely – they are an integral part of the description.Note: Photos are high resolution – use magnification for viewingdetails. Please ask, if you wish more.© R. JosefBurdett-Williamson Certified expert & appraiser, New England Appraisers Association.FoundingTrustee, NewBedford Museum of Glass.Length – 7” (17.8 cm.): width – 1 & 7/8” (4.8 cm.): depth – 1 & 1/4” (3.2 cm.). Weight – 190 grams, notincluding packaging.Insuredshipping within France is 11 Euros; to the UK & EU is 18 Euros – to NorthAmerica is 30 Euros.We don't charge for packing & handling, except forvery large pieces that have to be crated, &always offer grouped rate posting, with no time limits.We ship from both France & the UK– please read listings carefully – rates& conditions are substantially different.Important!We usually mail within 3 to 7 working days from clearance of payment: but request that buyers beunderstanding of delays due to illness, severe weather, or computer problems: this is strictly a small business, with no employees! Intolerantbuyers, or those leaving less than 5-star feedback (no longer invisible) willbe black-listed.This is not a "decorator" shop - eBay’s Consumer Goods-generated“Hassle-free returns” policy does not apply to arbitrary whim, orunqualified opinion! Returns are accepted - if: there is a major problem withthe age, condition or origin of a piece as described; andthis is confirmed by a qualified expert with professional credentials. Photographs of any alleged damage are required - theyare mandatory for insurance claims.What you pay for shipping is our actual cost – international shipping is stupidly expensive - we have absolutely no control overrates – I lose 4% to PayPal, and often absorb extracosts, such as double-boxing.International buyers – please inquire, as to mailing costs! FromFrance, rates to the Russian Federation are the same as the US.Note: Our independent certifications with theNew EnglandAppraisers Association (in both France & England) expedite Customsclearances, and prevent EXCESS duties from being incorrectly imposed onantiques conforming to the 100 years legal dateline, thus saving buyers 10% to 43% inrelevant countries.Payments: PayPal, French or UK checks, or bank drafts, & all banktransfers accepted. I am obliged to accept PayPal, but prefer banktransfers, or UK or French checks - PayPal takes a 4% bite out of alltransactions - including shipping costs.My Frenchbusiness associate is an expatriate American historian of Decorative Arts, apublished antiques editor & writer, curator, certified appraiser, & internationallyrespected authority in early glass, lighting, metalwork, sculpture, periodfurniture & other categories. He has placed pieces with French & USmuseums, including the Smithsonian, & assists me with acquisitions, research & texts. You can buy from me, with confidence in your purchases.We are separate and private, academic collectors, looking to defray the costsof advancing with our own collections. R. Josef is the only European Decorative Arts specialist for the New England Appraisers Association residing in the European Union, and isavailable for expertise or arbitration. We are independently listed with the New England Appraisers Association, for France or the UK. ETBurdettDear buyers – apologies for the intrusive copyrightlines, but they are there because R. Josef is an extensively published expertwith ongoing academic & commercial commissions, including forthcomingbooks. Listings often contain original research & information that has notappeared before; several British & Continental eBay sellers have beenreported for plagiarizing formatting & texts. Wefiercely protect our Intellectual Property rights – and in court, whennecessary.
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