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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, AMSTERDAM, 1718-1734; ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTY MARK OF 1807; SMALLER IRON STRUCK WITH COUNTERFEITED MARKS, 19TH CENTURY
Details
Two various Dutch silver miniature irons
Maker's mark indistinct, Amsterdam, 1718-1734; also struck with later duty mark of 1807; smaller iron struck with counterfeited marks, 19th Century
Realistically designed, with hinged upper part and rectangular handle; a smaller shaped navette iron with hinged upper part and stand
4cm. long (largest iron)
marked on lid and reverse
54gr. (2)
Maker's mark indistinct, Amsterdam, 1718-1734; also struck with later duty mark of 1807; smaller iron struck with counterfeited marks, 19th Century
Realistically designed, with hinged upper part and rectangular handle; a smaller shaped navette iron with hinged upper part and stand
4cm. long (largest iron)
marked on lid and reverse
54gr. (2)
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.