A Dutch 833 Standard Silver Lodereindoosje Pill/Peppermint Box.

Fully hallmarked with:

Lion Passant mark indicates 2nd standard purity (minimum .833)

The Minerva head - the duty mark. Minerva's helmet shows a letter indicating from which of the 17 assay offices it came, in this case "M" for Schoonhoven (closed 1987)

The final mark is the letter date mark (c = 1862)

Makers mark AD over 8z (possibly). I have not been able to identify this maker.

A lovely little octagonal shape box with a typical pretty continental Dutch design pattern to all sides and a hinged lid.

Condition:

Presented in fair pre-loved and used antique condition, with bruising overall. The hinged cover does not close properly.

Measurements approximately:

Height: 4.5cm (1. 3/4”)”)

Width: 4.5cm (1. 2/3”)

Depth: 3.5cm (1. 1/2”)

Weight: 24.61g

This piece is already in circulation meaning no new silver has been used. The ultimate in sustainable shopping.

All of my items are carefully and lovingly selected by myself. Please be aware that all my items are pre-owned, therefore there may be a few slight scratches or signs of wear and tear commensurate with use and age. Anything of note will be added in the above condition report. I endeavour to provide detailed photography to give a true sense of the condition.

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