Lot Essay
For an indentical corkscrew by H. de Wit, Amsterdam, 1768 see: B.W.G. Wttewaall, Nederlands Klein Zilver, Abcoude, 2003, pp. 170-171, ill. 512 (left).
.jpg?w=1)
MARK OF HENDRIK SMOOK, AMSTERDAM, 1770
Details
A fine dutch silver corkscrew
Mark of Hendrik Smook, Amsterdam, 1770
On circular unscrewable monogrammed signet mounted with bodkin, balsuter stem with floral panels, the handle shaped as a horse, marked on signet
9.3 cm. high
gross 52 gr.
Mark of Hendrik Smook, Amsterdam, 1770
On circular unscrewable monogrammed signet mounted with bodkin, balsuter stem with floral panels, the handle shaped as a horse, marked on signet
9.3 cm. high
gross 52 gr.
Provenance
B.W.G. Wttewaall collection (inventory no V162).
Literature
B.W.G. Wttewaall, Nederlands Klein Zilver, Abcoude, 2003,
Special notice
Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the Hammer Price of each lot sold at the following rates: 29.75% of the Hammer Price of each lot up to and including €5,000, plus 23.8% of the Hammer Price between €5,001 and €400,000, plus 14.28% of any amount in excess of €400,001. Buyer’s premium is calculated on the basis of each lot individually.