A late 18^th / early 19^th century continental unmarked gold mounted silver marriage box, probably Dutch circa 1800

Of oval cross section form with a pull off lid attached by a chain to the base. Each side with an applied gold basket of flowers reserved with engraved decoration and matting, one side with initials J.A.U and M.G.U. The lid with a rudimentary wriggle work engraved rabbit with a flower, the underside with The Caduceus.

Height – 6.8 cm / 2.7 inches

Weight – 98 grams / 3.15 ozt