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Lot 97
  • 97

Andreas Schüssler Slovakian silver spoon

Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 16.5cm, 6 1/2in long
cast lobate stem, the bowl back engraved with a plant in bloom, gilt interior to the bowl

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 38

Condition

In overall good condition. Legible town and maker's marks on bowl.
"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

Andreas Schissler (Schüssler) began his apprenticeship with Erasmus Bergmann in 1643. Following Bergmann’s death he was turned over to Joachim Hacker.  He became a master goldsmith on 14 February 1647 and died in 1680.  Schissler trained his two sons, Michael and Mathias, and they became goldsmiths in Banská Bystrica in 1676 and 1680 respectively.