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• Auction House:
  Aalders Auctions
• Sale Name:
  The Brian Eggleton Silver Collection
• Sale Date:
  28 Sep 2014 ~ 12noon
• Lot #:
  18
• Lot Description:
  Dutch "Four Seasons" Silver Tobacco Box, c.1720
  marked FB, Amsterdam, of rectangular form, the sides engraved with foliate work, lid and base engraved with figural scene with a season of the year to either side, underside of hinged lid engraved with foliate work and two hinged shutters engraved with birds revealing boat scenes, weight 275gm, 13cm x 6cm x 4cm
• Provenance:
  Purchased: Lane Cove Antiques, Town Hall Antique Fair, 1985, with ten page "Mystery Box" investigation by Brian Eggleton
• Notes:
  Brian stated in notes " This box is a mystery (prior to investigation) and if it was the only "find' one made in a lifetime of collecting, one would, maybe, still feel satisfied".
• Estimate:
  A$350 - 650
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Silver

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