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• Auction House:
  Cordy's
• Sale Name:
  December 2017 Art & Antique Auction
• Sale Date:
  12 Dec 2017 ~ 9.30am (NZ time) - Session 1 - Lots 1 - 340
  12 Dec 2017 ~ 5pm (NZ time) Session 2 - Lots 350 - 829
• Lot #:
  520
• Lot Description:
  An uncommon late 18thC Scandinavian silver Hovedvandsaeg (vinaigrette) of pedestal urn form
  hinged pierced domed cover, restrained engraved decoration, the square base with hinged lid opening to reveal a gilded interior, stamped with maker's initials 'CIB'. 45gms. Height 70.
• Notes:
  It is recorded that these love token boxes, called 'Hovedvandsaeg' by the Danish and 'Luktevannshus' by the Swedish were often given by a suitor to his beloved as a betrothal or engagement gift, further details available.
• Estimate:
  NZ$400 - 400
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Silver

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