LATE 17TH EARLY 18TH CENTURY, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Details
A Dutch colonial tortoise-shell and silver-mounted sirih casket
Late 17th early 18th Century, apparently unmarked
Of rectangular form, on four silver spool-shaped feet, the casket applied with silver corners, lock-plate and shaped medallion to the cover, each decorated with a pattern of scrolling flowers, some damage and wear
6.8 cm. high x 14 cm. wide x 9.5 cm. deep
Late 17th early 18th Century, apparently unmarked
Of rectangular form, on four silver spool-shaped feet, the casket applied with silver corners, lock-plate and shaped medallion to the cover, each decorated with a pattern of scrolling flowers, some damage and wear
6.8 cm. high x 14 cm. wide x 9.5 cm. deep
Special notice
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Sabine Dalmeijer
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