Lot 89
  • 89

A Continental silver book binding, early 19th century

Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • silver, paper
  • length 5 3/8 in.
  • 13.6 cm
chased with foliate strapwork on matted ground, centered by a pine cone, fitted with a Sephardic prayer book with Latin introduction printed by Gasto, Florence, 1710

Condition

Silver good, book in good condition, but does not fit well.
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