Lot Essay
For a similar but later table bell by the same maker see: J.W. Frederiks, Dutch Silver II, The Hague, 1958, p. 113, no. 334, pl. 141.
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MARK OF HENDRIK BUYSEN, AMSTERDAM, 1787, ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTCH DUTY MARK
Details
A Dutch silver table bell
Mark of Hendrik Buysen, Amsterdam, 1787, also struck with later Dutch duty mark
The body with two beaded rims, upper band of acanthus leaves, the fluted handle with acanthus band and bud finial, marked inside bell
14.2 cm. high
276 gr.
Mark of Hendrik Buysen, Amsterdam, 1787, also struck with later Dutch duty mark
The body with two beaded rims, upper band of acanthus leaves, the fluted handle with acanthus band and bud finial, marked inside bell
14.2 cm. high
276 gr.
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