Lot Essay
The maker's mark on both these pieces appears to be a more complete version of the mark recorded by E. Schliemann (cf. Die Goldschmiede Hamburgs, Hamburg, 1985, volume 2, nr. 312, p. 275).
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A GERMAN SILVER PAIR OF SNUFFERS AND TRAY
Hamburg circa 1720, maker's mark attributed to David Beyenburg
The snuffers of scissors form, the rectangular tray with cut corners on three bun feet and with tongue-shaped handle, marked inside snuffers and underneath tray -- the tray 17 cm (6¾ in) long
253 gr. (2)
Hamburg circa 1720, maker's mark attributed to David Beyenburg
The snuffers of scissors form, the rectangular tray with cut corners on three bun feet and with tongue-shaped handle, marked inside snuffers and underneath tray -- the tray 17 cm (6¾ in) long
253 gr. (2)