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Dimensions:
A 17th or 18th-century Dutch pierced coquilla nut spice holder, the top half of the screw-thread-joined pierced body surmounted with a bust of a man, both halves elaborately carved with musician cherubs, instruments, and foliate scrollwork, on a circular spreading foot. 18 cm (7.1 in) high
Condition: Minor loss to foliate scrollwork of upper half of pierced body (see images). Also on the upper half, very small residue of adhesive flares faintly under ultraviolet light, indicating a minor repair. Otherwise, there is minor wear commensurate with age.
References: For a very similar example, see Christie’s auction 7086, 10 Nov 2005, Lot 198 (sold for GBP £2,160).
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