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Danish Classical Silver Butter Dish by Vilhelm Christensen, 1890

$1,800
£1,367.14
€1,572.47
CA$2,514.95
A$2,804.46
CHF 1,463.25
MX$34,411.74
NOK 18,624.79
SEK 17,646.59
DKK 11,735.90
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About the Item

Classical silver butter dish. Made by Vilhelm Christensen in Copenhagen in 1890. Globular; cover hinged side disc and barbell mounts. Cast double-scroll mounted brackets for tongs and four lion head monopodium supports. Engraved fretwork and stylized pendant flowers. Danish restraint from the perfervid fin-de-siecle. Three-letter script monogram engraved on underside. Marked with maker’s stamp, assayer’s stamp (Simon Groth), and Copenhagen Three Tower mark dated 1890. Weight: 30.7 troy ounces.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.25 in (15.88 cm)Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890
  • Condition:
    Very good condition. Lacks tongs and liner.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BZ5091stDibs: LU898038762802

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