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MAKER'S MARK OF LUCAS VAN GIFFEN, GRONINGEN, 1778-1779
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A pair of Dutch silver sugar casters
Maker's mark of Lucas van Giffen, Groningen, 1778-1779
On shaped circular domed base moulded with scrolls, rising to baluster form, partly engraved with flowers and foliage, the detachable conforming pierced cover with foliage and pomegranate finial, engraved with coat-of-arms
22cm. (8.5/8in.) high
marked on base
716gr. (2)
Maker's mark of Lucas van Giffen, Groningen, 1778-1779
On shaped circular domed base moulded with scrolls, rising to baluster form, partly engraved with flowers and foliage, the detachable conforming pierced cover with foliage and pomegranate finial, engraved with coat-of-arms
22cm. (8.5/8in.) high
marked on base
716gr. (2)