Snuifdoos, schelpvormig 1749

This small, silver snuffbox, created by Dutch silversmith Leendert Beekhuysen in 1749, is shaped like a scallop shell. The box is decorated with intricate, radiating lines, showcasing the craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail common in 18th-century Dutch silverware. The design of the box, inspired by natural forms, reflects the Rococo style that was popular during this period. Snuffboxes like this were an essential part of daily life and were used to hold snuff, a powdered tobacco popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.