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A SILVER MARRIAGE CASKET "KNOTTEKISTJE"
Frisia, apparently unmarked, later duty-mark only, mid 17th Century
On four ball feet, the front engraved with the Marriage at Canna and inscribed "Joha.2.", the back with Venus in her chariot riding the clouds and inscribed "Ovid.10.", the sides with cupids, one with violin, the other with harp, the cover engraved with an elegant couple holding hands, Venus behind and cupids in clouds above, swing handle - 7.5cm wide (164gr)
Frisia, apparently unmarked, later duty-mark only, mid 17th Century
On four ball feet, the front engraved with the Marriage at Canna and inscribed "Joha.2.", the back with Venus in her chariot riding the clouds and inscribed "Ovid.10.", the sides with cupids, one with violin, the other with harp, the cover engraved with an elegant couple holding hands, Venus behind and cupids in clouds above, swing handle - 7.5cm wide (164gr)