Lot 295
  • 295

A GERMAN CIRCULAR SILVER DISH, JOHANN CHRISTOPH II DRENTWETT, AUGSBURG, 1753-1755 | A German circular silver dish, Johann Christoph II Drentwett, Augsburg, 1753-1755

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 EUR
bidding is closed

Description

  • Diam. 32,6 cm, 1 117 g ; 12 3/4 in., 35oz 18dwt
engraved with armorials

Condition

In overall good condition, scratches commensurate with age. Fully marked under the base. Good weight and nice quality of engraving.
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Catalogue Note

The arms are those of Guaita, from Como (Lombardia) who migrated to Germany in the 17th century. This rich bankers family settled in Frankfurt. One member , Antoine- Marie Guaita (1722-1808) became private advisor to Charles-Thomas, 3rd Prince Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rochefort, born in Augsburg.
This dish is from the same service than the oval dish nr 297.