The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 496
A 17th century continental parcel-gilt silver pomander
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £7200
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Description
A 17th century continental parcel-gilt silver pomander,
circa 1640,
with a foliate engraved finial and ring terminal, with a six section segmented globular body engraved with birds and flowers, the finial unscrews allowing the six segments to fall open to reveal plain sliding covers
on a spread circular foot which unscrews to reveal a miniature spatula, height 5cm, approx. weight 0.9oz.
Provenance: Christie's King Street, Important Silver, The Property of a European Collector, 5th July 2005, lot 97.