Dutch Tortoiseshell and Ivory Box
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Of rectangular form, with mother-of-pearl escutcheon, the interior fitted with twelve silver tea-spoons and ivory and silver tea-strainer and five demi tasse spoons 7½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 2 in. (5 cm.) high. | Of rectangular form, with mother-of-pearl escutcheon, the interior fitted with twelve silver tea-spoons and ivory and silver tea-strainer and five demi tasse spoons 7½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 2 in. (5 cm.) high. | ||
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==Literature== | ==Literature== | ||
| + | Spoons are possibly by Hendrik Buysen. He was a master Dutch silversmith working in Amsterdam from 1786 - 1796. His speciality was tea sets, church silver and handbells. | ||
| + | This is his makers mark [[File:hendrik.jpg|thumb|Maker's mark]] | ||
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Revision as of 17:12, 4 June 2013
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Lot Description
A DUTCH TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY FITTED SILVER EQUIPAGE MARKS FOR 1839 Of rectangular form, with mother-of-pearl escutcheon, the interior fitted with twelve silver tea-spoons and ivory and silver tea-strainer and five demi tasse spoons 7½ in. (19 cm.) wide; 2 in. (5 cm.) high.
Estimate: $1,200 to $1,800
Price realised with premium:$1,332
Sale date:06/04/2013
Condition
The box- in good decorative condition. The hinged cover with a crack or fault in the shell some other tiny nicks along the cover, the ivory with some light staining. The fitted velvet interior faded and worn- the tea strainer associated to the set
Provenance
Literature
Spoons are possibly by Hendrik Buysen. He was a master Dutch silversmith working in Amsterdam from 1786 - 1796. His speciality was tea sets, church silver and handbells.
This is his makers mark
| Description | A DUTCH TORTOISESHELL AND IVORY FITTED SILVER EQUIPAGE |
| Estimate | 1,800 + |
| Price | 1,332 + |
| DateThis property is a special property in this wiki. | 4 June 2013 + |
