Lot 639
  • 639

A German silver-gilt chamberstick, Johann Christian Neuss, Augsburg, probably 1797-1799

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • vermeil
  • Haut. 15 cm, 6 in.; 134 g., 4 oz 6 dwt
the tray shaped as a heart, with pearls border, the handle shaped as two entwined snakes 

Condition

Fairly good condition overall with some wear to the gilding and usual scratches consistent with age and handling.
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