Lot 97
  • 97

An Italian silver book binding, maker's mark GC over I?, Rome, circa 1790-1800

Estimate
9,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on both covers
  • silver, paper
  • length 7 1/4 in.
  • 18.4 cm
both covers embossed with a lion rampant holding foliage spray in oval shields below crowns and classical foliage, initialed M.B.G. and S.G., the spine chased with running berried foliage, fitted with Italian rite prayer book for the full year, vol. 1, Vendramina, 1742

Condition

minor dents and separating at hinges, otherwise good
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