A Dutch silver two-handled brandy bowl Maker's mark a clover for Jan Sjoerds, Bolsward, date let...

A Dutch silver two-handled brandy bowl Maker's mark a clover for Jan Sjoerds, Bolsward, date letter for 1639 Oval with two fleur-de-lys handles either side, with winged cherub mask supports below, on a spreading cast foot profusely decorated with winged cherubs' masks, strap work and fruit, below a narrow band of oval motifs forming the short stem, the sides engraved with panels of strap work, foliage and masks, 23cm wide, 11.5cm deep, 8.5cm high (9in wide, 4 1/2in deep, 3in high), weight 9.3 troy oz, weight 289.5gms. Footnotes: Provenance From the collection of the late Cornelis Paulus van Pauwvliet. J. M. Morpurgo, Amsterdam, where purchased probably 1993. Exhibited J. M. Morpurgo, PAN, Amsterdam, 1993. Literature J.W. Frederiks, Dutch Silver, vol. III, no. 214, p. 70-71. A similar example sold Christie's, Amsterdam, Silver, Russian Works of Art and Objects of Vertu, 29 October 2022, lot 293. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing