
Property of a Private British Collector
Lot Closed
November 12, 01:45 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
We may charge or debit your saved payment method subject to the terms set out in our Conditions of Business for Buyers.
Read more.Lot Details
Description
Tapering form, the base chased with fruit and masks, the body applied with a twisted wiry band and engraved with strapwork, swags of fruit, an inscription and two shields, one with the date 1642 and the other with a coat-of-arms.
20cm., 8in. high
333gr., 10½oz.
Christie's, London, 25 November 2008, lot 7
The inscription reads 'Wilhem-Arjens Rivsz vnde *Dirck*Peters Older Lvden der Schilder Vnde Glasemakers Ampt in der Tjdt 1642 Berends Baltsers Ende Yacob Thomas Bysitters midt Vlijdt' which translates to 'Wilhem-Arjens Rivsz and Dirck Peters, elders in the guild of painters and glass-makers in the year 1642, Berends Baltsers and Yacob Thomas diligent co-members.'
You May Also Like