Rectangular box with slightly domed hinged lid, engraved with a tavern scene, sided by panels engraved "Anno 1809", and "De Kroeg" (the tavern); checkerboard engraving to the sides; the flat base inscribed between leaf panels with a 1716 Dutch song, “Spagnolette Kees zit” :  “Kees sits from early morning in the pub”. 

There are 4 versions sung to this tune :

Condition : Excellent; good definition to engraving; usual light spotting and tarnish residue

4-5/8" Long x 3" Deep x 1-12" High / 3.6 oz.

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Dutch Brass Tobacco Box, Dated 1809, the verso inscribed with the song "Kees sits from early morning in the pub"