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MAKER'S MARK OF JACOB WILS, BATAVIA, CIRCA 1720
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A fine Dutch-Colonial silver sirih-casket
Maker's mark of Jacob Wils, Batavia, circa 1720
Oblong with shaped corners, on moulded rim, the lock and the hinges held by rosettes, the hinged handles with C-scrolls and flowers, moulded and domed cover
15.5 cm. (6 in.)
marked on base
578 gr.
Maker's mark of Jacob Wils, Batavia, circa 1720
Oblong with shaped corners, on moulded rim, the lock and the hinges held by rosettes, the hinged handles with C-scrolls and flowers, moulded and domed cover
15.5 cm. (6 in.)
marked on base
578 gr.
Sale room notice
The maker of this casket is I. van Kalkar, Batavia and not Wils