Johan Jørgen Schowert: Danish Regence silver baptismal bowl. Copenhagen

A Danish Regence silver baptismal bowl, used for the christening of the seven children of Holger and Edel Sehested, of oval and fluted form, deep well, slightly upturned and profiled rim with curved edge, engraved with foliage and text "Holger Sehested E:M: Gersdorff Har af Dette fad Deres børn Ladet Døbe N:S: C:F:S: E:N:S: M:C:F:S: J:S: S:A:E:B:S: H:S:" (These children [...] of Holger Sehested E:M: Gersdorff were christened in this bowl). Maker Johan Jørgen Schowert, licensed in Copenhagen 1738-1755, indistinct dating on the town mark, but presumably dated 1750 under the maker's mark. Weight 564 g. H. 4.5 cm. L. 29.5 cm.

Estimate:$1,798.65

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