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A German bronze and silver novelty inkwell dated 1895
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- bronze, silver
in the form of a ship’s compass and with further industrial trophies, the lid with engraved date 18. Januar 1871, the base with text Bismarck zum 1. April 1895
Provenance
Bismarck Museum Schönhausen, inv. nr. F I 224
Literature
Grousilliers, Tafel 110, p.156.
Condition
This charming piece is in overall good condition and would benefit from a polish. The presence of a small screw thread indicate that one small piece might be missing.
"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."
"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
This inkwell was a gift of the Vereins der Deutschen Machinen-Ingeneure (company of German machine engineers) to Bismarck on occasion of his 80th birthday in 1895.