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(Lots 155-161)
A GERMAN SILVER EWER AND BASIN
HALLE, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK AH
Details
A GERMAN SILVER EWER AND BASIN
HALLE, CIRCA 1740, MAKER'S MARK AH
The shaped circular basin with border chased and engraved with matted strapwork, the helmet shaped ewer on spreading foot, with scroll handle, similarly engraved, the basin marked on border, the ewer marked near rim
the basin 17½ in. (44.5 cm.) wide
the ewer 8 in. (20.2 cm.) high
38 oz. (1,179 gr.) (2)
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Lot Essay
This maker's mark is recorded in Rosenberg, v. 2, p. 128, no. 2305.