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Director’s Choice – The Comtesse Von der Leyen's Toilet Service
Strasbourg is a city steeped in history of the goldsmith and its geographical location on the Rhine River has had clear influence from both the German and French courts to create an individual and spectacular style recognisable for its crisp lines and superb craftsmanship. The goldsmiths of Strasbourg have always had a penchant for the richness of gilded silver, and it is with this in mind that I introduce this weeks Director’s Choice. It is rare to find individual pieces in such good condition from Strasbourg but to find fourteen pieces belonging to one toilet service survive together with such a fascinating history is truly exceptional.
