A CONTINENTAL SILVER SPICE BOX , PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1700 | Christie's

Sale 1499

Important Silver, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu

New York

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14 April 2005

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Lot 244 | PROPERTY OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT THEIR ACQUISITIONS FUND Read more

A CONTINENTAL SILVER SPICE BOX

PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1700

Price realised

USD 480

Estimate

USD 300 - USD 500

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A CONTINENTAL SILVER SPICE BOX
PROBABLY GERMAN, CIRCA 1700
Barrel-form, with imitation straps and engine-turned ground, apparently unmarked, also with accession number 71.17.3
1 5/8 in. (4 cm.) long; 28 gr.
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PROPERTY OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ART, SOLD TO BENEFIT THEIR ACQUISITIONS FUND
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