18th-century Frisian silver brandy bowl with deer
Very beautiful and authentic 18th-century Frisian silver brandy bowl, richly and skillfully chased with an elegant depiction of a deer. This decorative motif, a symbol of strength and nature, is executed with great attention to detail and demonstrates the high-quality silversmithing of the Frisian tradition.
The brandy bowl is marked with tax hallmarks. The absence of further silver hallmarks indicates that no additional tax was due on it at the time, an interesting historical fact that makes this object even more collectible.
Specifications:
- Origin: Friesland
- Dating: 18th century
- Material: Silver
- Hallmarks: Tax hallmarks, no other silver hallmarks
- Decoration: Beautifully chased deer
- Weight: 211 grams
- Dimensions: 6 x 11.5 x 26.5 cm
A beautiful and characteristic piece for the enthusiast of Frisian silver, antiques, and historical table silver. Both museum-worthy and decorative, a special object with a rich history.
The brandy bowl shows signs of wear (including a tear in the base) consistent with its age. Please refer to the photos for this.
