Lot 87
  • 87

A Dutch silver large brandy bowl, maker's mark indistinct, Groningen, 1663-64

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • SILVER
  • 25cm., 9 7/8 in. wide
chased and embossed with bulbous acanthus flowers on lobes, scroll handles with gryphons and masks, underside initialed HWA/WFS, 1807 Dutch control mark

Provenance

Acquired before 1946

Condition

The joint of foot and bowl possibly reinforced. Overall good condition apart from wear to highlights, especially handles.
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