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A silver wedding box and silver sewing etui, unmarked, probably Dutch, first half of the 17th century
former rectangular, hinged cover, engraved and chased with putto, parrots, flowers and scrolls on matting, elaborate hinge mounts; the scissor's etui pierced with scrolling foliage, body and pull-off cover with belt mounts, containing a pair of scissors, a knife and a probe, all implements with steel blades
Box, 5.3cm., 2in. long; Etui, 8.2cm., 3 1/4in. high
92gr., 2oz. 18dwt. all in
Estimate
2,500
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3,500
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