J. Postmus - Bread basket - .833 silver

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Holds master’s in art business and decorative arts; exhibited at TEFAF Maastricht.

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Boat-shaped silver bread basket in .833 silver by J. Postmus of Amsterdam, dating to 1917, measuring 13 x 18.3 x 33 cm and weighing 439.5 g, with openwork sides, a pearl edge and engraved scrollwork, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Description: Very beautiful, boat-shaped bread basket, executed with a graceful pierced/openwork side and provided with a pearl edge. The curly decorations are engraved, giving the pattern even more depth. A fine basket in which the craftsmanship is beautifully visible.

Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Silversmith: J. Postmus
Year: 1917
Hallmarks: Lion 2, Minerva, Master Mark, H.

Condition: in good condition with signs of wear.
Weight: 439.5 grams
Fineness: 833/1000
Dimensions: 13 x 18.3 x 33 cm
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Lot number: A-10534

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Description: Very beautiful, boat-shaped bread basket, executed with a graceful pierced/openwork side and provided with a pearl edge. The curly decorations are engraved, giving the pattern even more depth. A fine basket in which the craftsmanship is beautifully visible.

Origin: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Silversmith: J. Postmus
Year: 1917
Hallmarks: Lion 2, Minerva, Master Mark, H.

Condition: in good condition with signs of wear.
Weight: 439.5 grams
Fineness: 833/1000
Dimensions: 13 x 18.3 x 33 cm
*Photos are part of the description

Lot number: A-10534

All our items are sent by registered mail.
You can also pick up the lot at one of our more than 100 offices in the Netherlands, Belgium or Germany.
Please visit the website of Goudwisselkantoor (for NL and BE), Comptoir de l’Or (for BE) or Goldwechselhaus (for DE) for the nearest location.
Please indicate your preference to us via your Catawiki account.

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Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
439.5 g
Silver type
.833 silver
Specific region of origin
Amsterdam
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Netherlands
Manufacturer/brand
J. Postmus
Material
Silver
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
13 cm
Width
18.3 cm
Depth
33 cm
Estimated period
1910-1920
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Objects sold
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