Sale 2439
Amsterdam
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16 November 1999
Price realised
NLG 3,277
Estimate
A Dutch silver tobacco-pot Maker's mark of J. Laurensen, Amsterdam, 1837 On oval base supported by four ball feet and reeded band, the oval detachable pot on spreading raised base, the bomb body with reeded bands, the moulded and domed cover with ball finial, the reverse of the base inscribed 'Aan Ds Anspach van eenen welgemeenden Vriend, aandenken aan zijne eerste Gemeente." 18.8cm (7.3/8in.) length marked on reverse and inside cover 444gr.
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