Rare Large Silver 19th C. Dutch Muffineer Caster Sugar Shaker w/9 Hallmarks~1887

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Rare Large Silver 19th C. Dutch Muffineer Caster Sugar Shaker w/9 Hallmarks~1887:
$425.00

Unusual Large Dutch Silver Muffineer with a total of 9 Hallmarks.

Finely crafted with extremely intricate ornate designof deeply engraved scallops, scrolls and hanging grapes.

Lid has open filigree design topped with a finial and is easily removable.There is atiny barely discernible ding on top lid. Body inscribed with script A.W.D.

Heavy weight at 205 grams (7.2 oz.) & stands 6.75\" tall x 3\" wide at base.

All pieces are hallmarked and my extensive research shows the following 9 Hallmarks:

1&2-Two Lion Passant #2 Standard Marks lacking export marks & indicating .833 Fineness Pure Silver found on base.

3- Assayer\'s mark of Minerva head with no discernible assay letter in helmet.

4- Gothic script letter \"C\" indicating year letter (date stamp) of 1887.

5- Castle Hallmark

6- 2 superimposed crowns -possibly Town mark of Sneek.

7- Maker\'s mark with letters appearing to be Z over E.

8- Un-crowned \"V\" -possibly tax mark.

9- Finial appears to have the single sword hallmark used on very small pieces to indicate minimum silver fineness of .833.

~A Rare Beautifully engraved Silver Shaker that has been in my family for generations- needs only