Lot 54
  • 54

A Silver Filigree and Gilt-Metal Binding, probably Italian, early 18th century

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • apparently unmarked
  • Silver
  • height 5 1/4 in.
  • 13.2cm
with filigree covers over gilt-metal panels, the front one centered by a verre eglomisé panel, the spine pierced with openwork and masks, the shaped clasps with foliage, gauffered edges to book

Provenance

Zagayski Collection

Condition

book has lost its end pages; several sections of filigree missing, spine crushed at top, otherwise good
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