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Johan Christoffel Ouwenhage Dutch silver sweetmeat christening basket
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 14.8cm, 5 ¾ in over handles
oval, the sides pierced and engraved with flowering foliage and rococo scrolls between applied cast borders, the underside engraved with two inscriptions, respectively dated 2 August 1776 and 28 July 1863
Provenance
Van Stockum, The Hague, March 1983
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 171
Condition
Repair in pierced section at side, some rippling on the base where the engraved names have been engraved deeply, clear marks.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The inscriptions read: ‘Anno / Crina Cornelia Peman / Oùd 2 Jaar / den 27 Aùgùstùs / 1776’ and ‘Jacoba Quirina Cornelia Kakebeeke Oud 3 Jaar den 28 July 1863.’
The inscriptions refer to Crina (otherwise Krina) Cornelia Peman who was born in Goes in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands, on 27/28 August 1774, and her granddaughter, Jacoba Quirina Cornelia Kakebeeke, who was born on 26 July 1860. The former was married in 1798 to Jacob Kakebeeke (1774-1863), son of Adriaan Mattijsse Kakebeeke (1735-1795) and his wife, Cornelia Jacobse (1732-1805).
Johan Christoffel Ouwenhage, who became a master goldsmith in 1758, was active until after 1773.
The inscriptions refer to Crina (otherwise Krina) Cornelia Peman who was born in Goes in the province of Zeeland, Netherlands, on 27/28 August 1774, and her granddaughter, Jacoba Quirina Cornelia Kakebeeke, who was born on 26 July 1860. The former was married in 1798 to Jacob Kakebeeke (1774-1863), son of Adriaan Mattijsse Kakebeeke (1735-1795) and his wife, Cornelia Jacobse (1732-1805).
Johan Christoffel Ouwenhage, who became a master goldsmith in 1758, was active until after 1773.