Vermeil on Dutch Silver .833 Basket of Fruit form peppermint box | Provincial Assay c.1838 Literary Heroines Census records show A

Census records show A

Two very minor chips to back of plaque which does not affect display: one at the centre bottom measuring approx 3mm across

Light clean

There may be the slightest colour variance as between the pieces as they were all manually hand decorated

5cms (1 3/4") diameter

Vermeil on Dutch Silver .833 Basket of Fruit form peppermint box | Provincial Assay c.1838 Literary Heroines Census records show AVermeil on Dutch Silver . 833 Basket of Fruit form peppermint box A rare novelty Vermeil on Dutch Silver . 833 Basket of Fruit form peppermint box. These charming examples appear to be peculiarly Dutch in origin and date from the 17th Century through to the early 20th Century. Personal hygiene was not a matter of great concern in former times, but anticipating breath fresheners and mouthwash peppermint boxes appear to have had enduring popularity.