Lot Essay
For a later similar mustardpot by Dirk Meelant, Haarlem, 1714 see: K.A. Citroen, Haarlemse zilversmeden en hun merken, Haarlem, 1988, p.160, n. 36, illustrated.
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MAKER'S MARK INDISTINCT, HAARLEM, 1693, ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK OF 1853-1893
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A Dutch silver mustardpot
Maker's mark indistinct, Haarlem, 1693, also struck with later Dutch duty mark of 1853-1893
Of oval tapering form, on a circular domed foot chased and embossed with flowers, plain rim, short plain stem, plain body with hinged domed cover chased and embossed with flowers, bud finial, scroll handle inscribed GHAAB, shell thumb finial, base inscribed AAB, marked on base, handle and cover rim
12.7 cm. high
120 gr.
Maker's mark indistinct, Haarlem, 1693, also struck with later Dutch duty mark of 1853-1893
Of oval tapering form, on a circular domed foot chased and embossed with flowers, plain rim, short plain stem, plain body with hinged domed cover chased and embossed with flowers, bud finial, scroll handle inscribed GHAAB, shell thumb finial, base inscribed AAB, marked on base, handle and cover rim
12.7 cm. high
120 gr.
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