ANTIQUE & ART DECEMBER 12 Tuesday, 12 December 2017 - 9:30 AM start

An uncommon late 18thC Scandinavian silver Hovedvandsaeg (vinaigrette) of pedestal urn form

Lot Details

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. 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.