Lot Essay
For a similar basket of the same year see: J.R. de Lorm, Amsterdams Goud en Zilver, Zwolle, 1999, no. 87, p. 150, illustrated.
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MARK OF REIJNIER BRANDT, AMSTERDAM, 1770
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A fine Dutch silver breadbasket
Mark of Reijnier Brandt, Amsterdam, 1770
Of shaped oval form, on four scrolling foliate feet with conforming border alternated with bunches of fruit, the sides engraved and pierced with foliate trelliswork, scrolling flowers and fruits, the scroll and rocaille border with realistically floral sprays, two floral handles, marked on base
31.5 cm. wide
672 gr.
Mark of Reijnier Brandt, Amsterdam, 1770
Of shaped oval form, on four scrolling foliate feet with conforming border alternated with bunches of fruit, the sides engraved and pierced with foliate trelliswork, scrolling flowers and fruits, the scroll and rocaille border with realistically floral sprays, two floral handles, marked on base
31.5 cm. wide
672 gr.
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