Lot 887
  • 887

A group of fourteen German silver shells, M.H. Wilkens & Söhne, Bremen-Hemelingen, late 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • the two larger with retailer's mark of Elimeyer (Dresden) and Trubner (Baden), marks removed from five of the smaller shells
  • silver
  • lengths 9 1/2 , 5 1/8 in.
  • 24, 13 cm
comprising two larger and twelve smaller, gilt striated bowls rising to beaded handles

Condition

as noted re: marks on some smaller shells, otherwise good condition
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