Lot 38
  • 38

A Large Pewter Seder Plate, probably Netherlandish, 18th century, the engraving early 19th century

Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description

  • engraved on the back with intials ER, later initials RH 1823, and stamped with two angel touches, and a rose mark incuding name ...BROECK
  • Pewter
  • diameter 18 1/8 in.
  • 46.4cm
the center engraved with lions supporting a crowned cartouche enclosing owner's initials and a ram all above Adam and Eve and within the order of the Seder in Hebrew, the rim engraved with profile head, lion, birds, swan, deer, and unicorn, within large scrolling flowers

Provenance

Property from the Collection of Prof. Herman S. Gundersheimer (1903-2004), Philadelphia

Condition

minor bruises, dull finish throughout, overall good
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