Specifica degli effetti stati rubati per opera di ignoti malfattori, ed a danno di Gacome Daci regattiere, con bottega nella contrada di S. Basso, marcata al Civico N. 184. la giornata dei 30 prossimo passato.

[VENICE - THEFT.]

Published by [colophon:] Venice, 31 October, 1818

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4to, pp. [3], [1] blank; lightly browned and discoloured in upper outer corner; uncut and unbound, with mss filing note to last page. Official order for a police investigation into the theft of a large mirrored walnut showcase from a bric-a-brac shop in Venice, 1818. A full listing of the forty-five different objects stolen is given, amongst them two miniature paintings on vellum (one of the Nativity and the other of David); various coins (identified and not); five pearl necklaces - two in pearl agate, two of 'pearls' in yellow glass, and a necklace of miniature black pearls with matching earrings; in mother-of-pearl, a piece in the shape of an animal; four saints, and an oval of St. George; two gilded crucifixes, and much more, all to the value of around 350 Italian Lire. A fascinating insight into Venetian life and trade.

Seller Inventory # 3773

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Specifica degli effetti stati rubati per opera di ignoti malfattori, ed a danno di Gacome Daci regattiere, con bottega nella contrada di S. Basso, marcata al Civico N. 184. la giornata dei 30 prossimo passato.
• Publisher: [colophon:] Venice, 31 October
• Publication Date: 1818