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MAKER'S MARK ONLY, THAT OF WILLEM ANSKES ZEESTRA, HARLINGEN, CIRCA 1680
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A Dutch parcel-gilt silver marriage casket 'knottekistje'
Maker's mark only, that of Willem Anskes Zeestra, Harlingen, circa 1680
Rectangular, on four beaded and scroll feet, with reeded borders, the sides pierced and engarved with a scrolling floral frieze, the domed cover similarly pierced, with gilt cherub push-button and gilt double-scroll handle
8.5cm. wide
marked inside
152gr.
Maker's mark only, that of Willem Anskes Zeestra, Harlingen, circa 1680
Rectangular, on four beaded and scroll feet, with reeded borders, the sides pierced and engarved with a scrolling floral frieze, the domed cover similarly pierced, with gilt cherub push-button and gilt double-scroll handle
8.5cm. wide
marked inside
152gr.
Special notice
Christie's charge a buyer's premium of 20% (VAT inclusive) for this lot.