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MAKER'S MARK ON STAND OF BERNARDUS BLENCKE, GRONINGEN, 1741/1742, MARKS ON THE SNUFFER WORN
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A Dutch silver candle snuffer and stand
Maker's mark on stand of Bernardus Blencke, Groningen, 1741/1742, marks on the snuffer worn
The stand on incurved shaped square pedestal raised on four foliate scroll feet, with reeded borders and panelled octagonal baluster shaped column, the holder rectangular with moulded base and rim, with triple-curved handle and plain curved thumbpiece, the snuffers of typical scissor form with shaped rim and reeded baluster terminal, engraved with a coat-of-arms within plumed mantling
22cm. high
marked on base of stand and snuffer
312gr.
Maker's mark on stand of Bernardus Blencke, Groningen, 1741/1742, marks on the snuffer worn
The stand on incurved shaped square pedestal raised on four foliate scroll feet, with reeded borders and panelled octagonal baluster shaped column, the holder rectangular with moulded base and rim, with triple-curved handle and plain curved thumbpiece, the snuffers of typical scissor form with shaped rim and reeded baluster terminal, engraved with a coat-of-arms within plumed mantling
22cm. high
marked on base of stand and snuffer
312gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.