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Unknown Germanic Goldsmith Czech silver-gilt cup,
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 14cm, 5 1/2 in high
cast, embossed and chased with putti masks in strapwork, the rim engraved with cross in crest or corporation symbol, and number 600, marked on body and cast detachable foot
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 10
Condition
In overall good condition. The upper part of the cup slightly bent. Nice colour, gilding very slightly worn. Town mark legible on neck, maker's mark difficult to read, same place. Town mark on foot.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The town mark appears to be that of Olomourc (Olmütz) in Moravia. A number of other European towns have an eagle with similar splayed wings as its hallmark, but of these Frankfurt a.M and Olomourc appear to be the only examples where the eagle is crowned, has one head and looks to the left. The town mark for Olomourc for the relevant period as recorded by Rosenberg is clearly in a circular punch as it is on this cup, whereas the Frankfurt mark as recorded by Scheffler is in an an oval