{"product_id":"antique-19th-c-dutch-silver-peppermint-scent-box-hand-chased-repousse","title":"Antique 19th c. Dutch Silver Peppermint Scent Box, Hand Chased Repousse","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMetal: Solid Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurity: .833 \/ 1000 (Dutch Second-Grade Silver)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct: Peppermint Box \/ Scent Box \/ \u003cem\u003eLodereindoosje\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: 19th Century (Circa 1850–1890)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion\/Origin: Netherlands (Holland)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssay Office: Rotterdam (Stamped with \"D\" Office Mark)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePattern: Hand-Chased Hexagonal Honeycomb \u0026amp; Repoussé Floral Lid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA stunning, authentic 19th-century solid silver pocket novelty box, traditionally crafted in the Netherlands to hold peppermints or scent-infused sponges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis pocket container features a classic octagonal\/hexagonal vertical body decorated with an incredibly crisp, hand-chased geometric star and honeycomb panel design. The front face features an unengraved, vacant shield-shaped cartouche, ready for personalization. The high-relief domed lid showcases exquisite repoussé floral work, a textured central fruit motif, and a delicate beaded border.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks \u0026amp; Authentication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe box is fully and legally hallmarked on both the internal rim and the underside of the base to guarantee authenticity:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDutch Second-Grade Purity Mark: The rampant lion mark with a \"2\" certifying solid .833 purity silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRotterdam Assay Office Code: A clear square punch featuring a capital letter \"D\"on top, confirming it was processed through the historic Rotterdam office.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinerva Head Guarantee Stamp: Stamped cleanly into the exterior floral border.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is in good\u003cspan\u003e antique condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egiven its 140+ year age. It exhibits minor, honest pocket wear and some imperfections on the domed lid, which give it wonderful historic character. Most importantly,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe hinge is entirely intact, and the lid closes nice, but not perfect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe interior cavity is perfectly clean and free of heavy corrosion. No evidence of modern repairs or alterations.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions \u0026amp; Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eDimensions - 33mm x 26mm x 36mm ht\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eWeight - 13.7grams\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a phenomenal, fully marked investment piece for collectors of fine Dutch silverware, vinaigrettes, or Victorian-era pocket novelties.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vendor Purchase","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49033436070107,"sku":"1874541525871","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0258\/9812\/3369\/files\/Untitleddesign-2026-07-16T144807.784.jpg?v=1785250834","url":"https:\/\/goodmansantiques.com\/products\/antique-19th-c-dutch-silver-peppermint-scent-box-hand-chased-repousse","provider":"Goodman's Antiques \u0026 Estate Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}