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AUGSBURG, CIRCA 1635-40, MAKER'S MARK IB MONOGRAM
Details
A German silver-gilt sweetmeat-dish
Augsburg, circa 1635-40, maker's mark IB monogram
Shaped oval, on reeded oval foot, the fluted sides with chased with a band of hearts, with two scroll handles, the interior stippled with a floral spray, the underside of the foot engraved with an inscription and monogram, marked on side
5in. (12.8cm.) long
5oz. (176gr.)
The inscription reads, HER IVNGENRATH HANS * WILHELM * ZVR * MATTEN * 1639
Augsburg, circa 1635-40, maker's mark IB monogram
Shaped oval, on reeded oval foot, the fluted sides with chased with a band of hearts, with two scroll handles, the interior stippled with a floral spray, the underside of the foot engraved with an inscription and monogram, marked on side
5in. (12.8cm.) long
5oz. (176gr.)
The inscription reads, HER IVNGENRATH HANS * WILHELM * ZVR * MATTEN * 1639
Provenance
Almost certainly bought by Beriah Botfield, Esq. (1807-1863), Norton Hall and by whom bequeathed to the Thynne family.
Special notice
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