Dutch and Foreign Silver, Judaica, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu
Catalogue Information: 278 lots | 207 with images
Lot 1: A Dutch silver candlestick
MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, AMSTERDAM, 1761 Baluster-shaped on an octagonal base with knopped stem, marked on base 4.9 cm. high 14 gr.
Lot 2: A Dutch silver miniature tea-kettle
MARK OF ARNOLDUS VAN GEFFEN, AMSTERDAM, 1747, ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK OF 1893-1906 Realistically shaped, shaped spout, with swing handle and detachable cover with baluster finial, marked on base 6.2 cm. high (handle up) 44 gr.
Lot 3: A rare Dutch silver miniature tea-kettle stand
Mark of Arnoldus van Geffen, Amsterdam, 1755 The octagonal tea-kettle stand on four foliate feet, shaped plinth, the body pierced with two hearts, domed detachable cover with baluster finial, marked on base 7 cm. high 80 gr.
Lot 4: A Dutch silver miniature twelve-light chandelier
APPARENTLY UNMARKED, late 17th/18th Century The multi-baluster shaft (repairs) with ring suspension, two tiers each issuing six scrolling branches with circular drip-pans, knopped hanging chain 13.3 cm. long (with chain) 66 gr.
Lot 5: A Dutch silver miniature chessboard
MARK OF JOHANNES VAN SOMERWIL, AMSTERDAM, 1764 Square form with plain border, at one side a chessboard and at the other side another game-board, ring handle, marked on board 6.2 cm. wide 36 gr.
