Neatly formed silver ingot from the Slot ter Hooge (1724), 1951 grams, about 98.5% fine, with stamps of the Zeeland chamber of the VOC (Dutch East India Co.), cast in parallel to bar width. 6" x 1-1/2" x 1-1/8". Typically tightly-cast Dutch bar with bold (deep) markings of a rose and a VOC monogram with Z above and M below, diagonal assayer's "bite" in one corner and usual plug at one end (almost flush with the side, which is not the norm), light surface corrosion and nice toning. From the Slot ter Hooge (1724).
Estimate: $3500 - 5000