Bijbel met dubbele zilveren klampsluiting - 833. zilver - Nederland - 1818

The antique Bible in Gothic script contains the New Testament of Jesus Christ + Book of Psalms together with the Hymns + Catechism, published by De Nederlandsche Bijbel-Compagnie in Amsterdam in 1818. It features a double-contoured silver clasp closure, clasp arm, mortise and endpiece finished with floral-engraved motifs. The cover is black (sharkskin) leather with blind stamping along the edges, gold on the gilt-edged pages, six raised cords to protect the spine, and a peacock feather (the Eye of God) as a bookmark. It has on the back page personal notes from one of the Bible’s previous owners. Silver hallmarks: -master silversmith mark - year letter A Dimensions: length 18 cm - width 12 cm - thickness 6.5 cm and a weight of 830 grams. Condition: in good condition with normal signs of use/age - see photos (part of the description and condition). Shipping: Registered Parcel PostNL.

Estimate:£159.06

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