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POWDER PEAR or PULVERIN
Germany, 17th century
Horn and silver
H. 11; L. 9.5; Diam. 8 cm
Gross weight: 118 grams
(old cracks)
Round in shape, this spring-loaded pulvérin features concentric polychrome rings engraved with rosettes forming different floral motifs on each of the two sides. The frame, in hallmarked silver, is cut with fine serrations and features two suspension rings on the body. The tapered neck closes with a spring-loaded flap decorated with a radiating heart.
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Ref. number : 6054
Ref: 5D0E4CAA0Y