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Lot 199
  • 199

probably Andreas Harrer German parcel-gilt silver box and cover

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • silver
  • 6.5cm, 2 1/2in diameter
circular, the sides and detachable cover overlaid with pierced and engraved formal foliage enlosing four bearded masks and a trophy of music and war, gilt interior

Provenance

L. Richter, Stuttgart

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 56, where the Goldsmith is identified in note 2.

Condition

In overall very good condition. Legible marks under the base.
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Catalogue Note

Andreas Harrer was born in Sulzbach. On 12 July 1682, he became a master goldsmith and citizen of Regensburg.  He died on 16 January 1703.