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MARK OF HUMBERT & SOHN, BERLIN, 1821-1841
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A German silver hot-water jug
Mark of Humbert & Sohn, Berlin, 1821-1841
Of baluster form, melon-fluted, on shaped circular pedestal foot, with foliate scroll borders, the body chased with acanthus leaf and rocaille borders, the scroll handle with ivory insulators, the hinged slightly domed cover with detachable flower finial, the spout with hinged cover, the cover engraved with FWR monogram with Royal Prussian crown above for King Friedrich Wilhelm III or IV, and engraved below foot B. Fr., marked on base, also engraved with scratchweight
7½in. (19cm.) high
gross 17oz. (554gr.)
Mark of Humbert & Sohn, Berlin, 1821-1841
Of baluster form, melon-fluted, on shaped circular pedestal foot, with foliate scroll borders, the body chased with acanthus leaf and rocaille borders, the scroll handle with ivory insulators, the hinged slightly domed cover with detachable flower finial, the spout with hinged cover, the cover engraved with FWR monogram with Royal Prussian crown above for King Friedrich Wilhelm III or IV, and engraved below foot B. Fr., marked on base, also engraved with scratchweight
7½in. (19cm.) high
gross 17oz. (554gr.)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis