Johann Jakob Adam
Johann Jakob Adam
Johann Jakob Adam (ca. 1720–1791, master 1748) working in Augsburg, Germany during the 18th century. Johann Jakob specialised in silver with designs from nature.
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1765 - 1767
Johann Jakob Adam
10375 Antique Novelty Silver Bell Inkstand
An unusual mid 18th century antique German inkstand modelled as 3 fruits sitting on vine leaf. It comprises a pomegranate inkwell and cover, an apple pounce pot, and the pear shaped bell acts as the cover of the nib box. Rising from the centre is a tall naturalistic cast silver taperstick with leafy drip pan. Excellent weight and quality modelling. Weight 819g, 26.3 troy oz. Height 15.2cm. Base 21.5cm x 19.5cm. Augsburg, Germany. 1765-67. Maker Johann Jakob Adam.