Lot Essay
For similar snuffers and stand by Arnoldus van Geffen made in 1742 see: B.W.G. Wttewaall, Nederlands Klein Zilver en schepwrk 1650-1880, Abcoude, 2003, no. 1049, illustrated.
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MARK OF PIETER VAN SOMERWIL I, AMSTERDAM, 1718-1734, ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK
Details
A pair of Dutch silver miniature snuffers and stand
Mark of Pieter van Somerwil I, Amsterdam, 1718-1734, also struck with later Dutch duty mark
Realistically shaped, stand on square base with canted corners, knobbed stem with scroll handle and detachable snuffers with octagonal detachable nozzle, marked on base and handle
6.7 cm. long (snuffers)
26 gr. (3)
Mark of Pieter van Somerwil I, Amsterdam, 1718-1734, also struck with later Dutch duty mark
Realistically shaped, stand on square base with canted corners, knobbed stem with scroll handle and detachable snuffers with octagonal detachable nozzle, marked on base and handle
6.7 cm. long (snuffers)
26 gr. (3)
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