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AOUT93
This exquisite silver miniature of a watering can was made in the Netherlands by H. Hooijkaas at the end of the 19th Century. It bears also a full set of London import marks including the marks of B H Joseph & Co, who specialised in the import of continental silver pieces. The cylindrical body embossed with pastoral scenes, the scroll handle ornate and decorative. A lovely addition to a collection of Dutch miniatures.
The underside fully hallmarked with Dutch Hallmarks marks, the top with a full set of English import marks.
Hallmarks:
Lion Passant.
London Assay Mark.
London import mark.
Date letter "c" for 1898.
B H J for B H Joseph & Co (Barnet Henry Joseph)
The base with a full set of Dutch hallmarks and maker's marks.
Dimensions:
Height: 5cm / 2 inches.
Diameter of base: 3cm / 1.2 inches.
Condition:
Excellent.
Postage UK: £7 Special Delivery Next day.
Postage overseas: £10 International Signed For.
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