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125 - A rare silver wedding PLAQUE or PENDANT, engraved with a fol…
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Estimate €2,400 - €2,800
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Description
A rare silver wedding PLAQUE or PENDANT, engraved with a foliage scroll motif, featuring figures in high relief: an allegorical female figure in the centre holding a child (a soul), surrounded by four cherubs holding attributes likely symbolising Virtue, divine protection, Justice, heavenly reward, fidelity, etc. Several inscriptions are engraved: ‘IOCHIM BENA’, ‘ANGENATA BENA’ and the date ‘1634’. Work attributable to the Southern Netherlands (Antwerp). Dutch tax hallmark for foreign-made items. Dutch second-grade import hallmark (835/°°°). This object was intended to be worn or hung, as evidenced by the presence of attachment holes and a small chain. Probably to celebrate a marriage. Dimensions: 8 x 7 cm. Weight: 61 g
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Auction time 07/04/2026 at 2:00 PM
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