Lot 656
  • 656

A group of sixteen German and Dutch silver figural salt and pepper shakers, early 20th century

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on bases or bodies, two of the Dutch examples with date letters for 1910 and 1925, one marked for Jean L. Schlingloff, Hanau, several marked with a crowned three-leaf clover
  • silver
  • height of tallest 5 in.
  • 12.7 cm
comprising eight women and eight men, in various sizes and postures

Condition

with minor dings, one of the men with engraved initials CHF on his back and with small split in pants, otherwise good
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