The Arthur Holder Collection of Silver & Vertu (Part 1) - 25th October 2016
Lot 497
A continental silver-gilt pomander
Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £2600
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Description
A continental silver-gilt pomander,
unmarked, probably first half of the 17th century,
with a foliate engraved pierced terminal, with a six section segmented globular body engraved with figures and foliate decoration, the finial unscrews allowing the six segments to fall open to reveal plain sliding covers
on a spread circular foot, height 6.3cm, approx. weight 1.7oz.
Provenance: Christie's South Kensington, 29th March 2009, lot 168.