18th century Augsburg gilt silver double Salt/ spice box, J.J Bruglocher, c.1746, of shell shape, with engraved rococo decoration to cover, opening to reveal two compartments, with shell thumb piece, raised on a shaped pedestal foot, total weight 80gm, length 2.36 in. Provenance: collection of the late Fredric Sinfield, Sydney NSW, 1938 - 2008
- Engraving - The method of decorating or creating inscriptions on silver and other metal objects by marking the surface with a sharp instrument such as a diamond point or rotating cutting wheel.
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