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A Royal silver plate, the border engraved with crowned monogram CA for Christian August II of Augustenborg (1798–1869). The reverse engraved with inventory number “115” and assay scrape. Maker Jürgen Joachim Jürgensen, Sønderborg 1779–1837. Weight 463 g. Diam. 25 cm.

Literature: Bo Bramsen, “Ferdinand and Caroline”, 1985. Here mentioned p. 282: “..it must be mentioned, that most of Duke Christian August's silverware from Augustenborg was sold in Germany only after the first World War by his embattled descendants..... A significant part was then bought by Frederiksborg Castle ..... some went to Gisselfeld. But the main part went to collectors. As late as 1968, 18 silver plates were offered for sale in Copenhagen, in Rococo form made by the silversmith Jürgen Jürgensen in Sönderborg to the Duke Christian August's wedding in 1820 with Louise Danneskiold-Samsøe of Gisselfeld. They were all provided with a crowned monogram CA .... ”

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Deep scratches. The border with repair.

Auction

Paintings, furniture and varia, 25 January 2021

Category

Silver ▸ Silver

Estimate

5,000 DKK

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Price realised

7,000 DKK  

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