The deep round circular box with plain straight sides and applied flared foot,
the hinged gadrooned cover engraved with Low Countries peasants dancing at a Kermess (fair),
possibly drawn in part from “Flemish Kermess 2”, 1652, by David Teniers the Younger;
fully marked for .934 silver, with maker’s mark S&G beneath a bread basket,
date letter C (1837), and soldier assay.

Note :

Stellingwerff & van Grasstek were known as quite fine Dutch silversmiths. 
After the death of her husband, silversmith Jacob Hendrik Stellingwerff, 
Gesina Voorthuis Stellingwerff continued his atelier, working with Grasstek from 1837-50.  

This box was made the first year of their association.

A pair of candelabra by Stellingwerff & Grasstek sold Bonhams New Bond, 2009, for $16,788.00 USD#6478

Condition : Excellent with expected minor surface scratches; engraving in excellent condition;

marker’s mark and .934 mark lightly rubbed; date mark crisp

5.25” Wide / 13.2 oz.
 
SOLD

 
#6478

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Victorian Elaborately Chased Silver Scent Flask
Rosenthal & Jacob, London, 1890,

in the manner of David Teniers

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Dutch Silver Table Tobacco Box,  Stellingwerff & van Grasstek , Amsterdam, 1837,  possibly after “Flemish Kermess 2”, David Teniers, 1652