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194 - A rare silver Rococo cassette, Amsterdam, Arnoldus van Geffe (Giffen), circa 1760/70
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A rare silver Rococo cassette, Amsterdam, Arnoldus van Geffe (Giffen), circa 1760/70 Silver. Rectangular body resting on four ball feet. Hinged lid and sides decorated with applied shells and engraved rocaille motifs. Inside, a silver divider separating the interior into four compartments, as well as a chain for the lid. Two movable handles on the sides. Inner bottom bears hallmark and maker’s mark. Key included. Minimal damage. Dimensions: 6.3 x 18 x 12.5 cm, Weight: 1,211 g. See Elias Voet Jr., *Merken van Amsterdamsche Goud en- Ziversmeden* 1912/66, p. 40, no. 251. A very intricately crafted box of the utmost rarity, in its original condition. Arnoldus von Giffen was an Amsterdam silversmith who primarily produced dollhouse silverware. This may be a storage box for miniature silverware. Condition: I–II
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