Lot Essay
B.W.G. Wttewaall suggested on a paper label inside the box that the maker is C. Bravert circa 1715, but probably meant J. Bravert who worked in Amsterdam between 1680-1719
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MAKER'S MARK ONLY, INDISTINCT PROBABLY KB, PROBABLY AMSTERDAM, CIRCA 1715
Details
A dutch silver boite-a-mouches
Maker's mark only, indistinct probably KB, probably Amsterdam, circa 1715
Cylindrical, the reverse inscribed A V, with corded bands, the lift-off cover centred by a circular medallion with two musicians of de Commedia dell'arte near a tree, within a floral band, marked inside box
6.1 cm. diam.
45 gr.
Maker's mark only, indistinct probably KB, probably Amsterdam, circa 1715
Cylindrical, the reverse inscribed A V, with corded bands, the lift-off cover centred by a circular medallion with two musicians of de Commedia dell'arte near a tree, within a floral band, marked inside box
6.1 cm. diam.
45 gr.
Provenance
B.W.G. Wttewaall collection (inventory no. D646).
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