Lot Essay
A very similar kettle by the same maker was sold by Sotheby's in the sale Property from the Estate of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands on March 14-17, 2011, lot 212.
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MARK OF HENDRIK JAN SPANJER, GRONINGEN, 1722/23
Details
A Dutch silver teapot and cover
Mark of Hendrik Jan Spanjer, Groningen, 1722/23
Of baluster shape, the circular footring in the shape of lambrequins, the body chased with shells and foliage and bands of convex and concave gadrooning, the hinged cover with baluster finial, the dragontine spout decorated with acanthus motifs, with carved bone handle, marked on foot and base
13 cm. high
348 gr. (gross)
Mark of Hendrik Jan Spanjer, Groningen, 1722/23
Of baluster shape, the circular footring in the shape of lambrequins, the body chased with shells and foliage and bands of convex and concave gadrooning, the hinged cover with baluster finial, the dragontine spout decorated with acanthus motifs, with carved bone handle, marked on foot and base
13 cm. high
348 gr. (gross)
Literature
Exhibition Catalogue, Groninger Zilver, Groningen, Groninger Museum, April-May 1975, no. 162.
J.P. van Rijen, Groninger Keur - Zilver uit Stad en Ommelanden, Groningen, 1997, p. 95, no. 51.
J.P. van Rijen, Groninger Keur - Zilver uit Stad en Ommelanden, Groningen, 1997, p. 95, no. 51.
Exhibited
Groningen, Groninger Museum, Groninger Zilver, April-May 1975, no. 162.
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