Price
£32000.00This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
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An extremely rare and unusual Silver filigree Toilet Box; German circa 1700; of circular design standing on three little bun feet; set within the box are four finely engraved silver gilt plaques of a much earlier date c.1580 and probably Nuremburg; these plaques depict stories from Noah’s ark and with some subtle variations are based on woodcuts by the Swiss born artist Jost Amman. Jost Amman moved to Nuremburg in 1560 and lived and worked there until his death in 1591; the piece is approximately 13 cms in diameter and 8 cms tall; weight is 15 ozs.
Dimensions
the piece is approximately 13 cms in diameter and 8 cms tall;The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
