Lot 1639 - S20 Importante collection privée de couverts anciens - jeudi, 21. mars 2024, 10h00
WEDDING KNIFE WITH BIBLICAL SCENES AND DEDICATION
Dutch, dated 1606, after engravings by Theodor de Bry.
Trapezoidal silver handle, tapering towards the blade bolster, engraved with figurative biblical depictions. One side at the bottom with winged angel heads, above a depiction of a saint inscribed S. IAN XX, above a mythical creature and in the upper picture a battle scene from the life of Judith, inscribed IUDITH XIII, ending with scrolls and a medallion, depicting a shepherd scene, above another mythical creature. Other side at the bottom with an angel's head, above a scene from the life of St. Matthew, inscribed MATTH XV, above a mythical creature, in the upper picture a scene from the life of Judith inscribed IUDITH XIII, above two rodents, the end with an annunciation scene. The top of the handle inscribed IUDITH. WILLOCQVE AV. LE 21 APURIL a° 1606. The underside of the handle inscribed ATOUT CUEUR QUI VA SON DIEU AMYAT. The handle end fitted and with four slightly open perforations. Baluster attachment. The back of the pointed blade engraved with a putto, scrolled leaves and inscribed PARENTI (?), with remnants of gilding. The other side of the blade engraved with a coat of arms, scrolled leaves and inscribed ISEPPO.
L 26 cm.
Slightly rubbed. Oxidized and slightly corroded. Blade slightly worn.
For further details, see catalog text for Lot No. 1637.
For further details, see catalog text for Lot No. 1637.
CHF 2 000 / 3 500 | (€ 2 060 / 3 610)
Vendu pour CHF 35 000 (frais inclus)