Tabaksdoos met aanbevelingen voor de man van de wereld 1793

This silver tobacco box, created in 1793 by Simon Woortman, is a fine example of Dutch silversmithing. The box features an engraved scene of a man of the world, likely a gentleman enjoying leisure time, as well as the initials "G.D.V." The inscription "Gert De. Veer- Az 1818" on the bottom indicates that the box was likely a gift or keepsake. Such engraved silver tobacco boxes were popular in the Netherlands during the 18th and 19th centuries, serving as both functional and decorative objects.