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by A. Bonebakker & Zoon, struck with Lion passant indicating second standard purity, (minimum standard of 833/1000) overstruck with the key indicating export ware and further struck with marks for N. Lieshout & Co, of cylindrical form with rope edged base, the flat topped hinged cover with similar decoration, monogrammed, signed to the interior, 12cm diameter, 8cm in height, 11ozt

Footnote: Bonebakker Jeweler Amsterdam was founded in 1792. Adrianus Bonebakker was famous as a gold and silversmith among the Amsterdam elite and was a supplier to the Dutch Royal family. He produced the silver keys of the city of Amsterdam for Napoleon in 1806, a 419-piece silver cutlery set for Prince William II in 1818, forged swords for the Princes of Orange and made the crown for William II in 1840. Bonebakker’s Jewellery store is currently located in the Van Baerle Gallery, Amsterdam.

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