1850 Holland Silver Patch Box Engraved Scroll Design with Reeded Bottom & Sides

Description: 1850 Silver Patch Box Engraved Scroll Design Reeded Bottom and Sides Made in Holland For Your Antique Silver Box or Patch Box Collection - HollandBox1 Details Description: Antique 1850 Silver square patch box with scalloped edges from Holland. The box is fully hallmarked and shows the letter "Q" for 1850. The box, which has a hinged lid, is decorated with engraved scroll design on the to of the lid and has reeded design on the bottom and the sides. Both the lid and the bottom a bit rounded (bombe), while the side walls are straight . The lid fits tightly on the bottom to close the box well. There is a protruding hinge on the back of the box. Please carefully view photos as they are part and parcel of our description. Date: 1850. Origin: Holland or the Netherlands. Size: Measures ~1 7/8" by ~1 7/8" and is 1/2" high. The piece weighs about 27.2 grams or a bit less than 1 troy ounce. Maker: Abraham Kuijtc worked in Schoonhoven, east of Rotterdam in the Netherland. Marks: Marked "with a lion passant with 2 under it (for 833 silver), "Q" (for 1850), Minerva's Head (Duty Mark, and AK/22 (the Maker's mark for Abraham Kuijt)". Distinguishing Characteristics - Most Interesting About The Piece: A beautiful antique box to add to your collection. Condition: The box is in good condition. It has no breaks, repairs or losses, which is a miracle for 160 years old utilitarian box. The hinge is intact and works well and the box closes well and tight. The design on top is a bit worn from cleaning over the years. In addition, the box has minor dings throughout most pronounce on the bottom, but these do not really affect the beauty or quality of this great find. You can tell the box was used extensively by looking at the wear and the small dings. The piece could probably use a good cleaning, which we leave to the new owner. Be that as it may this is a great antique which very seldom comes by. Please see photos for additional condition information. In Closing: Please view photos to appreciate its beauty and condition. This is truly a beautiful and rare antique, which would make a great addition to your collection of silver patch boxes. Our Guarantee Please view our 100% positive feedback and bid with confidence. We guarantee the authenticity, description and condition of the items we sell. We will refund your purchase price if not completely satisfied. Shipping and Handling Buyer pays for Careful shipping & handling based on zip code Contact us for international shipping rates Note, packages going overseas can take as much as 3 to 4 weeks to reach their destination, so please be patient and allow sufficient time for your item to reach you. A NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING CHARGES: In an effort to avoid misunderstandings we have always provide our customers with information about the expected cost of shipping and handling for each item, in our ads. Thus these charges should not come as a surprise and as a buyer you implicitly agree to them when you place your bid. We would also like to remind our wonderful customers that shipping cost is more than just the cost of postage. In order to safely ship an item we need to obtain packaging materials, tape, and other supplies. Terms and Conditions: By placing a bid in this auction, you are agreeing to the following terms and conditions: Please e-mail with any questions you have before the end of the auction. The wining bidder will be contacted within 24 hours of auction close via email. We will let you know the total you need to pay, based on the final auction price and the S&H charge listed in the ad. We ask that you contact us back within three days indicating your intent to complete the sale, timing of payment, and giving us a mailing address for shipping the item. Refunds are given for purchase price upon return of the item. Postage and handling fees are non-refundable. Your payment is due to us within 10 days from auction close, unless you notify us in advance of your intent to be late. We will inform you, via e-mail, when we receive your payment and when we ship your item. We expect feedback to be initiated by the bidder upon completion of the transaction at which time we will be pleased to reciprocate. Failure to follow these simple terms will be construed as your desire not to complete the sale. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 199.99 USD

Location: Skippack, Pennsylvania

End Time: 2025-01-29T16:02:39.000Z

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