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CIRCA 1750, POSSIBLY GERMAN, APPARENTLY UNMARKED
Details
A gold model of a lion
Circa 1750, possibly German, apparently unmarked
Formed as a lion sejant with collar and pendant loop, on baluster stem, repoussé and chased with shells and scrolls, the reverse with snuff compartment, with later red gold detachable cover and with detachable red gold spoon, inscribed 'Gedachtenis van mijne Grootmoeder A.J. Heijbroek'
7.5 cm. (3 in.) high
54 gr. (1 oz.)
Circa 1750, possibly German, apparently unmarked
Formed as a lion sejant with collar and pendant loop, on baluster stem, repoussé and chased with shells and scrolls, the reverse with snuff compartment, with later red gold detachable cover and with detachable red gold spoon, inscribed 'Gedachtenis van mijne Grootmoeder A.J. Heijbroek'
7.5 cm. (3 in.) high
54 gr. (1 oz.)
Provenance
Anonymous sale; Sotheby's, London, 21 June 1982, lot 20 (to Dreesmann).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-132).
Dr Anton C.R. Dreesmann (inventory no. F-132).
Special notice
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