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A Dutch tobacco box made of brass, circa 1750. It is
decorated to the front and back with typical Dutch-style naive engraving.
The front shows a man leaving behind a lady, who I presume is his wife, to go on a "trip." The text is "ik gaa vlugte" - I will flee. |
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The scene on the back shows him living it up. The text
reads "met genugte" - "With gladness!"
L11.5cm, 4.5" |
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The hinge is typical of its time and is a slightly different colour brass to the body of the box, which is correct. |
