German Soap Box of the Régence, Silver Gilt
German silver soap box, silver, fully gilt, produced in Augsburg during the Régence period (beginning of the 18th c). Made by Gottlieb Menzel, 1713-7....
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German Sculptural Lamentation, Silver, Gilt
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