Lot 221
  • 221

A large German silver covered two-handled sugar-box, Johann Balthasar Heckenauer, Augsburg, 1749-1751

Estimate
2,500 - 3,000 EUR
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Description

  • A large German silver covered two-handled sugar-box, Johann Balthasar Heckenauer, Augsburg, 1749-1751
  • sliver
  • 24 cm long, 526 g; 9 1/2 in., 16oz 18dwt
oval shaped, the lid with four feet forming dish and engraved with monogramm FP

Condition

In overall good condition. Gilt inside. Fully marked at the top of the body. The cover unmarked. Large size. Rare cover.
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