Box with Repairs?

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moonshine
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Box with Repairs?

Postby moonshine » Sat Oct 22, 2016 9:14 pm

Hello All. Could anyone identify the Maker's Mark on this box. Looks to me like 77 over YB or WB. Date letter I believe is 1839.
Also, it seems to have a lot of Repairs, or I'm wondering if the handle and feet are not original at all, but added later. Any thoughts appreciated.
It measures 5 inches by 3 inches. Thanks.

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oel
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Re: Box with Repairs?

Postby oel » Sun Oct 23, 2016 2:42 am

Hi Moonshine,

Silver tobacco box, at a later stage converted into a spoon-box, hence the dents, the alterations & adding; handle, legs and locking device.
Maker's mark indeed 77 over YB for; Ype Bruinings, registered in the city of Joure from 1828-1849. Year letter E for 1839

Oel.


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