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A Fine German parcel-gilt silver spice tower, Nuremberg, circa 1710-20
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 USD
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Description
- height 14 1/4 in. (36.3cm)
with gadrooned foot, the architectural tower pierced with quatrefoil heart windows below larger arched examples, tooled with masonry, the faceted spire fitted with a spherical bell and chased with strapwork and tiling, surrounded by four gilt globes and pennants, matching finial, hung inside with a bell, marked on foot, body and spire with city mark, a running horse with letter I (cf: Stuttgart)
Literature
Jay Weinstein, A Collector's Guide to Judaica, pl. V, pg. 37
Condition
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.