Rare Antique German Ribbed .812 Silver Box c.1715 Dresden

Description: Rare Antique German Ribbed .812 Silver Box c.1715 DresdenPresented is a rare antique German ribbed silver box made c.1715 in Dresden. This is a fantastic piece, the sort that you are rarely lucky enough to come across. The base and lid are lined in a simple but appealing ribbed design. The box rests on four well detailed paw feet. The lid has an antique textured symmetrical design on top. This box was likely used as a lady's toilette, or cosmetics container. As you can see in the photos we have added a picture of our reference for the maker. The source is a very reliable collection of books on German silver and gold, Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen. The maker's mark does not match perfectly with the one found on this box, but we still strongly believe that it is accurate. Major makers of silver would go through multiple punches in a lifetime, as they were worn down from constant use. This maker could have gone through 5-10 punches but we only have images of two. The form of the mark is very similar. This item is definitely from Dresden as was this maker, and we have record of few makers from this time period in Dresden, with these initials showing up only once. Please note that the numbers to the left of the maker's mark are not a reference to the years they were in business. The final photo showed is of a collection of German items from 1712-1715. You can clearly see the similarities between the box pointed out and the one we are selling. The final photo is from Helmut Seling Die Kunst der Augsburger Goldschmiede 1529-1868. The maker Johann Michael Winckelmann became a master in 1690 and is mentioned through 1724, which fits in perfectly with the age. We are certain of the authenticity of this piece, as well as it's age. The box is marked with crossed swords beneath a crown for the city Dresden, what appears to be a K, and the maker's mark IMW for Johann Michael Winckelmann. There is also an assay mark. This box is .812 purity silver. The box is in good condition. As expected for a piece this old there is some wear and a few very minor dents. The lid no longer fits easily but it can be closed very securely. There is one minor and old solder repair. There are no splits, no monograms, no monogram removals, no breaks, and no other repairs. The box is approximately 5 1/4 by 4 1/4 inches. The box weighs 228.3 grams. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 4085 USD

Location: Essex, Massachusetts

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