Ringed dome base topped by faceted cup with reinforced lip; base and lip gadrooned. H: 50mm. Marked on base.
AUCTION 13 |
Tuesday, June 26th,
2001 at 1:00
Important Hebrew Printed Books and Manuscripts Together With Fine Graphic and Ceremonial Art
Lot 78
SMALL SILVER CANISTER.
Germany, ca. 1920; Master: L. Posen.
Ringed dome base topped by faceted cup with reinforced lip; base and lip gadrooned. H: 50mm. Marked on base.
Est: $200 - $300
Posen was a firm of great repute in Frankfurt which manufactured and sold silver, both secular and ceremonial, from the 19th until the early 20th century. They carried stock designs as well as undertook special commissions. For another Posen piece in this sale, see Lot 33.