A DUTCH SILVER MINIATURE MOUSETRAP
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Part of the collection (lots 167-231) formed by Baron Michiels van Verduynen (1885-1952), the Dutch ambassador to the Court of St James’(1939-1942). After the collection returned to the family’s residence Huys Clingendael. Thence by descent to the Barons Van Tuyll van Serooskerken. |
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| Estimate: |
£400 - £700
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Hammer price:
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£440 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
attributed to Arnoldus Van Geffen (fl. 1728-1769) with later taxation mark elongated mousetrap consisting of two plates with bars in between movable door mechanism, (20.41 grams)Literature: Near similar example see Lot 3 Christies, Amsterdam, 14th June 2007: Dutch and Foreign Silver, Judaica, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu
