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MARKS INDISTINCT, POSSIBLY FRISIA, CIRCA 1691, ALSO STRUCK WITH LATER DUTY-MARK OF 1795 FOR AMSTERDAM
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A fine Dutch silver beaker
marks indistinct, possibly Frisia, circa 1691, also struck with later duty-mark of 1795 for Amsterdam
On spreading foot with corded, foliate and lozenge bands, inset with a medal, and inscribed: "HC * SS" "11 7/8 Loot", plain trumpet-shaped body with a floral upper rim and inscribed: "Josep is een Timmerman milt * Deese is Getrocken uit het gildt Anno 1691."
11.8 cm. (4.5in.)
marked between the foliage on the engraved rim
182 gr.
marks indistinct, possibly Frisia, circa 1691, also struck with later duty-mark of 1795 for Amsterdam
On spreading foot with corded, foliate and lozenge bands, inset with a medal, and inscribed: "HC * SS" "11 7/8 Loot", plain trumpet-shaped body with a floral upper rim and inscribed: "Josep is een Timmerman milt * Deese is Getrocken uit het gildt Anno 1691."
11.8 cm. (4.5in.)
marked between the foliage on the engraved rim
182 gr.