Lot 79*
Two German Powder-FlasksThe First Dated Ao Dni 1570, The Second Late 16th Century
24 November 2021, 10:30 GMT
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £1,147.50 inc. premium
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The First Dated Ao Dni 1570, The Second Late 16th Century
The First Dated Ao Dni 1570, The Second Late 16th Century
Both with forked body of natural staghorn, the first with polished dated front engraved with a half-length portrait of a nobleman in contemporary costume between the initials 'A' and 'N H', all within decorative line engraved borders, iron mounts (rust patinated) including turned nozzle with sprung tap, and four later suspension rings; the second carved in low relief with a couple in contemporary costume (small area of damage, iron mounts replaced, belt hook and suspension ring missing) (2)
18 cm. and 21 cm. high
18 cm. and 21 cm. high
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Provenance
Christie's South Kensington, Antique Arms And Armour, 21 May 2008, lot 70