Lot 27
  • 27

An Austrian parcel-gilt silver dish, signed Paul Krall Wien, Vienna, circa 1903 otherwise apparently unmarked

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 EUR
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Description

  • 1428gr., diameter 40.5cm.
circular fitted with a thaler of George Louis Elector of Hanover 1700 and a Vicariat thaler of Ernest Augustus on becoming first Elector of Hanover in 1692, embossed with the arms of Kielmanseggeand and the motto Consilio Non Impero, decorated with oak leaves enclosing names of family members and rising to the entwined initials E(rnest) A(ugustus) T(hyra), flanked by dates 1878 and 1903 inscribed 21 Dezember 1903 and WIDMUNG DER LEBENDEN EINER DEM ERLAUCHTEN WELFENSSTAMME LAENGER ALS 200 JAHR IN ERPROBTER TREUE ANHAENGLICHEN FAMILIE

Provenance

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 11 October 2005, lot 2656.

Condition

Some light scratches at the borders, generally in fairly good condition
"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."