2078
Présentoir "empereur Leopold I. as count of Tyrol"
2nd half 17th century
silver, partially gilded; ivory; steel; 2-piece set; présentoir, consisting of knife and serving knife; silver marked with Norden hallmark and maker's mark "AB" for Albert Bödeker; each blade marked with Styria halfmoon hallmark and engraved emblem resp. proprietor's monogram of empereur Leopold I. (1640-1705) as count of Tyrol
37.5 resp. 46.5 cm
Literature
cf. collection Art Institute Chicago, WV-no. 1982.3458a-c
Estimate: € 18.000 - 36.000
Auction is closed.
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