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A DUTCH SILVER TREASURY INKSTAND IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE

UNMARKED, PROBABLY 2ND HALF OF 19TH CENTURY

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A DUTCH SILVER TREASURY INKSTAND IN 17TH CENTURY STYLE
UNMARKED, PROBABLY 2ND HALF OF 19TH CENTURY
The rectangular body engraved inside cover with The Judgement of Solomon, containing 2 silver inkwells & 2 compartments, inscribed ANo.DOM.1614, surmounted by a pen box engraved on cover with twin putti & fishing craft, the sides finely engraved with Renaissance hunting & fishing scenes, the interior of cover depicting Samson's smiting of the Philistines with the jawbone of an ass, raised on lion couchant feet
8¼ in. long (21 cm.)
40 oz. (1240 gm.)
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot will be removed to an off-site warehouse at the close of business on the day of sale - 2 weeks free storage

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