ISERLOHN, JOHANN ADOLPH KEPPELMANN, AFTER 1756

Details

A German brass tobacco box
Iserlohn, Johann Adolph Keppelmann, after 1756
The lid centred by a medalion of Frederick the Great flanked by a scene from the battle of Lobositz and a collumn of men marching by the town of Konigsten, signed with initials ADKM, the base depicting Lissabon before and after the 'Great Lisbon Earthquake' of 1755
15.5cm. wide
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Lot Essay

The 'Great Lisbon Earthquake' took place on the 1st of November 1755. The devestating earthquake caused fires to break out and was followed by a tidal wave, leaving large parts of the city destroyed. This catastrophy had a large impact on the rest of Europe and has been depicted by many engravers since.

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