A Dutch silver travelling case
Apparently unmarked, The Netherlands, second half 18th Century
Of tapering oval form, one side of the body engraved with monogram within rocaille and foliage, underneath inscribed Oud 14 Jaren 4 Maanden En 5 dagen, the other side inscribed Gedagtenis Van de 25 Jaarige Vereeniging Van Cornelis van Arrewijne En Maria Beukelaar Geviert den 25 April 1748 within foliage and on top two holding hands, push button, reeded rims, the case comprising: a pair of scissors; a ruler; a handle with screw for a fork, knive; cork screw; a grater; compasses and three further implements
9.3 cm. long
102 gr.
A Dutch silver travelling case
Apparently unmarked, The Netherlands, second half 18th Century
Of tapering oval form, one side of the body engraved with monogram within rocaille and foliage, underneath inscribed Oud 14 Jaren 4 Maanden En 5 dagen, the other side inscribed Gedagtenis Van de 25 Jaarige Vereeniging Van Cornelis van Arrewijne En Maria Beukelaar Geviert den 25 April 1748 within foliage and on top two holding hands, push button, reeded rims, the case comprising: a pair of scissors; a ruler; a handle with screw for a fork, knive; cork screw; a grater; compasses and three further implements
9.3 cm. long
102 gr.
