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  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
  • An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian
An extremely rare 17th C. Frisian "kerbschnitt" "comb-holder" given as a wedding present in 1679.

750 €


An oakwood "comb-holder". High 39 cm. Wide 28 cm. Width of opening 10 cm. Frontside decorated with very fine " kerbschnitt " -work, typical for Friesland. On the lower rim the text:"ANNO GRIET EN HENDRICK 1679 ". This so called "kammenbak" was used to store items for the care of hair, such as combs, brushes, shaving utensils etc. Apparently it was given as a wedding present. It has sustained some damage over the centuries and on the back an old repair is visible.  

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A small nineteenth century serving tray with a handpainted Italianate landscape.

A small nineteenth century serving tray with a handpainted Italianate landscape.


A small serving tray. Long 46 cm. Wide 37 cm.          High 8 cm. In the center of the tray a handpainted image of an Italianate landscape with a ruine, a lake, trees and in the distance a mountain. The painting is surrounded by a gilt border. The painting is expertly done. The tray is in good condition with minimal signs of use. Probably Holland, mid-nineteenth century.
 
A seventeenth century Dutch mercury mirror in a gilt frame.

A seventeenth century Dutch mercury mirror in a gilt frame.


A small oval mirror in a frame. Overall height 27 cm. Length of the mirror 11,5 cm. The baroque frame is very well sculptured. The mirror itself is original and consists of mercury coated thin glass. This item was made during the reign of King Louis XIV (1637-1715). It is in mint condition. No repairs, damages or restorations. A truly rare find. 
 
An eighteenth century decorated sled from Hindeloopen.

An eighteenth century decorated sled from Hindeloopen.


A sled. Long: 85 cm. Wide: 27 cm. High: 37 cm. Beautifully decorated with "Kerbschnitt" and vividly coloured paint. On the side a strip with flowers and on the back a girl with a chair on het side and flowers in het right hand. On both sides a bird. In the middle also a decorated strip. The sled is in mint condition and was made in Hindeloopen in the second half of the eighteenth century.
 
A rare seventeenth century pewter

A rare seventeenth century pewter "horse shoe" spoon.


A pewter spoon. Overall length 15 cm. The spoons handle is crowned with a horse leg. This type is very rare and was made in the early seventeenth century. It was found in an ancient excavation site in Middelburgh in the Dutch province of Zeeland. On the back a 17th C. hallmark. The spoon has a stunning black patina. It is in mint condition.
 
Two

Two "TAAI" moulds. Nineteenth century. Used to make traditional "Taai" cookies in December.


Two cookie moulds. Length 61 and 48 cm. Both moulds with a metal rim around the images. This is typical for a rather uncommon type of mould, called "TAAI-TAAI". Both moulds with two men and two ladies. In perfect condition, ready for use in December.


 
A pair of 18th C. ceremonial firefighters staffs with the coat of arms of the city of Naarden.

A pair of 18th C. ceremonial firefighters staffs with the coat of arms of the city of Naarden.


Two firefighters ceremonial staffs. Length 78 cm. Crowned with a lion bearing a shield with the coat of arms of the city of Naarden: a double headed eagle. The staff itself decorated in red, white and blue, the colours of the Dutch flag. The lions very delicately sculpted. Both staffs in mint condition with minimal signs of use. A set in this condition is extremely rare. These ceremonial staffs were displayed by its proud owners on official occasions.
 
A nineteenth century iron money box with a key operated lock.

A nineteenth century iron money box with a key operated lock.


A money box. Height 12 cm. The green painted iron box can be locked with a separate key operated lock. Both box and lock in mint condition. Holland, 19th century.
 
Two sixteenth century bronze ladies ornaments.

Two sixteenth century bronze ladies ornaments.


Two bronze ornaments. Size: bracelet diameter 6,5 cm. Hair decoration diameter 15 cm. This pair of sixteenth century bronze ornaments consists of a round bracelet and a hairdressing ornament with nicely decorated ends. These ornaments were discovered in an ancient excavation location near Delft. They appear to be in mint condition. No damages or repairs. Bronze items of this period and in this condition are very rare indeed.
Three early seventeenth century Dutch pewter spoons, two with hallmarks.

Three early seventeenth century Dutch pewter spoons, two with hallmarks.


Three pewter spoons. Length 18 cm. All three found in an early excavation site in Middelburgh. With attractive patina. One spoon hallmarked with an angel and signed "Hendrick van Duyvelant". And another with a similar angel. All three in perfect undamaged condition.
 
Two large eighteenth Century wooden gilt Dutch angels.

Two large eighteenth Century wooden gilt Dutch angels.


Two large angels. High 32 cm. Wide 20 cm. In reasonable condition with in places some loss of paint. In front the angels are gilt, on the back ochre yellow. Possibly they belonged to an eighteenth century Dutch tall case clock. The carving is exceptionally delicate and in mint condition.
 
A small compass signed

A small compass signed "H.Morin Paris".


A small compass. Long 10,5 cm. Wide 4 cm. High 1,5 cm. The compass encased in a mahogany box and signed "H.Morin Paris". H.Morin was an instrumentmaker in Paris (3 Rue Bousault, Ateliers H.Morin & Gensse á Paris). The compass is in mint and working condition. It can be locked for transportation with a small brass knob. Paris, late nineteenth century.
 
A painted eighteenth century Dutch ships chest.

A painted eighteenth century Dutch ships chest.


A ships chest. Wide 90 cm. High 32 cm. Maximal floor size 38 cm. The flaring shape is typical for a Dutch ships chest. Painted in front with a rural scene featuring a house, a man crossing a bridge and a pond with two swans. The paintwork is in very good condition without restaurations. The chest still has its original key operated lock and the two original hinges. On both front and back the chest is fortified with forged iron decorations. A chest of this quality and conservation is extremely rare. Low Countries around 1750.