Antique Box Van Der Helst Celebration Peace Münster Dutch 833 Silver 1924

  

Dutch 833 silver box, 1924. Rectangular with straight sides and crisp corners. Cover hinged with faceted top. On cover top is The Celebration of the Peace of Münster after Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-70), depicting the banquet of the Amsterdam civic guard that was held to celebrate the treaty that granted the Dutch Republic independence from the Spanish crown. On the sides, in contrast with this momentous event, are scenes of everyday rural life: Milkmaids, cows, windmills, and thatched cottages.

Marks include export stamp and country of origin ("Holland"). Dimensions: H 3 3/4 x W 6 1/8 x D 4 1/4 in. This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Non-U. The seller is "nelson-and-nelson-antiques" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Style: Edwardian
• Age: 1900-1940
• Material: Silver
• Type: Box
• Brand: Dutch