MAKER'S MARK GWR IN SCRIPT FOR GAERBEN WIDMERS RAUWERDA (VOET 644), SNEEK, 1700

Details

A Dutch silver toiletbox
Maker's mark GWR in script for Gaerben Widmers Rauwerda (Voet 644), Sneek, 1700
Of oval form, the body embossed with two bands of flowers and foliate, the hinged slightly domed cover with similar decorated band enclosing a plain oval, at the back above the hinge a silver ring attached to the cover, wavy rims
11.9cm. wide, 9.5cm. high
marked on upper body and on reverse
254gr.

Special notice

Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.

Sale room notice

Please note the detailed photo on page 94 is lot 387 and not as stated in the printed catalogue

Lot Essay

The maker's mark of Gaerben Widmers Rauwert (or Rauwerda according to Voet 1932, p.287) was hither to unknown. This toiletbox is the first recorded piece by this Frisian silversmith.

Christie's is indebted to Mr. Th.R. Deelder for researching this maker's mark

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