Lot 46. A German parcel-gilt silver sweetmeat dish, Andreas Forster, Augsburg, 1637-39. Estimate 3,000-4,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.

of elongated oval lobed form, centred by a stippled bird, matted scroll handles, also with an early 19th century Austrian control mark; 17cm, 6 3/4in long; 162gr, 5oz 4dwt