19th Century Dutch Silver Tobacco Box

Circa 1830, hallmarked for .833 silver, rectangular form, the hinged cover with engraved genre scene flanked by flowers.

1 x 5 x 3 in.

5.15 troy oz.

From the Estate of the late Dr. Alison Mary Turner, Wake Forest, NC Much of the silver in Dr. Turner's collection was inherited from her parents, Royal Navy Captain and Mrs. John Schomberg Hammill and great-grandparents, Admiral Sir Montague Edward Browning and Lady Ruth Boldero Browning.

The engraved decoration is heavily worn; minor denting.