A set of early 19th century Dutch 20 carat...
A set of early 19th century Dutch 20 carat gold book clasps Amsterdam 1819 by JVA (untraced)
In the Empire style, comprising two large clasps with end attachments and one smaller clasp with end attachment. Formed as columns, of overall rectangular form with reeded decoration applied rosettes and anthemion borders. Marked to throughout with second standard mark (833/1000), date letter, guarantee mark and makers mark. (6)
Longest section – 8.9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight – 84 grams / 2.701 ozt
Provenance, purchased – Christie’s South Kensington, 30 November 1993, Lot 30 (£187 incl. premium)
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
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A set of early 19th century Dutch 20 carat gold book clasps Amsterdam 1819 by JVA (untraced)
In the Empire style, comprising two large clasps with end attachments and one smaller clasp with end attachment. Formed as columns, of overall rectangular form with reeded decoration applied rosettes and anthemion borders. Marked to throughout with second standard mark (833/1000), date letter, guarantee mark and makers mark. (6)
Longest section – 8.9 cm / 3.5 inches
Weight – 84 grams / 2.701 ozt
Provenance, purchased – Christie’s South Kensington, 30 November 1993, Lot 30 (£187 incl. premium)
Estimated at £2,500 - £3,500
Estimate
Time, Location
Auction House
