Lot 151
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Boîte ovale de mariage en argent uni sertie d'une plaque émaillée armoriée par Peter Schönermarck, Königsberg, vers 1690

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 EUR
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Description

  • Boîte ovale de mariage en argent uni sertie d'une plaque émaillée armoriée par Peter Schönermarck, Königsberg, vers 1690
  • silver and enamel
  • Long. 10,8 cm, poids total 270 g ; 4 1/4 in long
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Condition

In overall good condition, only struck with maker's mark PMS under the base and later Polish control mark (owl head). One crack in the enamel on the upper right side of the plaque. Nice enamel.
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Catalogue Note

Il est probable que ces armoiries appartiennent à des familles originaires de Suisse alémanique.