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LOT 0416
Renaissance Silver Interlinking Necklace
GERMANY, 16TH CENTURY A.D.
19 1/4 in. (110 grams, 49 cm).
Comprising interlinking flat loops with pierced spacers decorated with Renaissance motifs, winged telamon and ‘jewels’; sturdy hook-and-eye closure.
ProvenancePrivate collection, Europe.
Acquired on the English art market.
This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13154-248389.
Such chains were known as a 'Sivlonot' in German Jewish tradition dating from the 16th century, in a custom whereby silver or gold chains were sent as a gift by the bridegroom to his future bride. They were worn under the bridal canopy and throughout the following week, then often brought out again for holidays and ceremonial occasions.
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LOT 0416
Renaissance Silver Interlinking Necklace
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,340
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