Lot 235
  • 235

A large German parcel-gilt silver centrepiece, unmarked, circa 1892

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 EUR
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Description

  • height 77.5cm.
the base embossed with acanthus leaves and scrolls, inscribed with a legend dated 22 ocotober 1892, missing second glass bowl, surmounted by a hunter

Condition

The legend reads: Dem Jubelpaare Hermann und Minchen Schulte - Brockhoff geb. Schulte – Moenting ? zur Silberen Hochzeitsfeier Am 22 October 1892. Gewidmet von Ihren Geschwistern. Overall good, needs more cleaning. Missing second glass bowl.
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