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Lot 23
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A NETHERLANDISH SILVER BELT, apparently unmarked, probably 17th century

Estimate
2,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description

  • length 77 cm., weight 161 gr.
suspending two rings from cartouche shaped ornaments, the hook engraved with foliage

Condition

Various parts of the silver belt have been analyzed, almost all the samples are the same. The outcome of the analysis indicates that the belt can most likely be dated 17th century and possibly originated in the area of Groningen, however it might be a marriage in parts. It could be also that the belt was cast after 1800, made of old silver. SRIĀ® no33. Overall scratches and dents of use.
 One part of the clasp inscribed with 1589 and struck with later Dutch control marks.
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