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Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"

Description: WHAT YOU ARE BUYING/BIDDING ON #36960 Antique late 18th century oval brass Dutch tinder / snuff / pill box, etched with phrases and a landscape of two figures plowing a field. Voor ene goede vrind / for a good friend \[of mine\]daar staat mijn doos steeds open. / there stays my box always openMaar niet voor alle man / but not for everyone/anyonedie op den bedel lopen. / who come to beg \["oi mate 'ave some sniffin tobacco to share?"\](basically greediness, straightforwardness, and/or cynicism which is considered to be a common trait of Dutch character). Translation:"Ik viste op vooren en vonde een baars"I was fishing on minnow (or furrows - a long trench made by a plow) and found a Perch.. "Mijn doos staat open niet voor alleman die op den bedel loopen"My box is open (but) not for anyone who is begging.. Jij viste op vo(o)ren en vande een baars You were fishing upstream and caught a [common/European] perch Mijn doos staat open niet voor alleman, die op den beitel lo(o)pen My box remains/stays/is open not to everyone (not for just anybody) who [picks up and] raises the chisel.(vooren and loopen are archaic infinitive forms of voren and lopen respectively) Expanded:Ik viste op vooren en vande een baars 'vooren' is the archaic spelling of 'voorn' (common roach)(the most common fish in Dutch waters) I was fishing for roach but caught a perch"I have caught something worth much more than I was looking for"(There is a lady depicted there, so it might symbolise "I have managed to find a woman who exceeded my expectations") Mijn doos staat open niet voor alleman, die op den bedel lopen. CONDITION Good Antique Condition - Does not stay closed; marks/tarnish DIMENSIONS 5.625” x 2.125” x 1” (Width x Depth x Height) PAYMENT The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. The Designers Consignment insists on receiving payment within 3 days of your winning bid or Purchase, otherwise we reserve the right to make a second chance offer to the second place bidder or re-list the item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. SHIPPING & HANDLING We are currently unable to ship to international US locations. This includes Guam, Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico.We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will ship any item anywhere. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. Most of our items ship out same day, excluding items with odd/abnormal dimensions and freight items. We include insurance and tracking on all of our items and also offer a 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE to ensure satisfaction. We also will combine shipping, provide storageand local pickup. If for any reason the cost of our calculated shipping is above or below current rates we will contact you and make adjustments and/or issue necessary refunds. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Our shipping methods include, USPS, UPS, FedEx, Greyhound, Private Transport, Brinks and various LTL carriers for when crate shipping is necessary. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. Add a map to your own listings. FREE Trial!

Price: 199.75 USD

Location: Dayton, Ohio

End Time: 2023-11-07T12:50:30.000Z

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Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"Antique 18th Century Dutch Etched Oval Brass Tinder Tobacco Snuff Box 6"

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Restocking Fee: 20%

Return shipping will be paid by: Seller

All returns accepted: Returns Accepted

Item must be returned within: 30 Days

Refund will be given as: Money Back

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