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A 19th century Dutch metalwares large silver beaker, double struck maker's mark, untraced, possibly from Amsterdam, of tall tapering form with flared rim, the sides decorated with foliate engraving around a large Coat of Arms and an inscription in Dutch, (translation: 'This coat of arms indicates nobility and this beaker indicates faithfulness to his Saan'), stamped with the duty mark of a dolphin within a triangle (for Dutch made silverware below 833/1000 standard 1893-1905) the base of two bands of repoussé decoration, 18ozt 22 x 12 x 9.50cm (9 x 5 x 4in)

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