Bijbel met dubbele zilveren klampsluiting - 833

The antique Bible in Gothic script contains the Biblia des Ouden en des Nieuwen Testaments + Book of Psalms alongside the Hymns + Catechism, published by De Nederlandsche Bijbel-Compagnie in Amsterdam in 1865. It has a double-contoured silver clasp closure, clasp arm, hasp, and end piece finished with floral engraved motifs. The book cover is in black sharkskin leather with blind stamping along the edges, 5 ribs to protect the spine, gold on gilded edges, a peacock feather (eye of God) as a bookmark. The silver clasp is considerably older than the Bible. Silver hallmarks: City hallmark Amsterdam - year letter G 1791 - master mark silversmith KOST. Dimensions: length 16 cm - width 9.5 cm - thickness 6.5 cm and a weight of 693 grams. Condition: in good condition with normal signs of use/ageing - see photos (part of the description and condition). Shipping method: Registered parcel PostNL.

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