Lot 8
  • 8

A German silver-gilt ecuelle and cover, Elias Adam, Augsburg, 1724-28

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description

  • marked with maker's mark and city mark on base and rim of cover
  • silver
  • length over handles 8 in.
  • 20.2 cm
with finely engraved strapwork on matted ground, pierced and engraved handles, hinged bail handle to cover

Provenance

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

Condition

handle with small cut at one side- possibly from time of construction, otherwise good condition
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