Lot 40
  • 40

A German silver-gilt double spice box, Peter Christian Rosen, Augsburg, 1761-63

Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • marked on rim of body and with early 19th century Austrian control mark
  • silver-gilt
  • length 2 1/2 in.
  • 6.4 cm
of cartouche form, the hinged lid chased with a sprig of flowers within shell and scroll border, matched sides, divided interior, on four scroll feet

Provenance

Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973

Condition

Gilding a bit rubbed, otherwise good
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