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Pot couvert allemand en argent et vermeil, par Paul Hildebrand Sprockhoff, Augsbourg, 1680-1685
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- of armorial engraved, cylindrical form, engraved with initials PR and dated 1762, lobed on a matt ground, four bun feet, the screw-off cover with swing handle,
- Haut.12.8cm
- 5in high overall
le corps polylobé et de forme cylindrique, gravé d'armoiries, du chiffre PR et de la date 1762, reposant sur des pieds boutons amatis, le couvercle orné d'une anse mobile
Condition
Marked on body and cover
light overall wear a few nicks and dents commensurate with age, old hair-line split in the cover but apparently not a repair, general condition is good and nice gilding colour, marks clear on body, handle partly obscures marks on cover but still visible
"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
Les armes écartelées sont celles des familles Spencer-Churchill et Guest pour Sir Ivor Bertie Guest, 2nd baron (1835-1914), titre qu'il reçut après la mort de son père en 1852. Il épousa le 25 mai 1868 Lady Cornelia Henrietta Maria Spencer-Churchill ( décédée en 1927), fille aînée de John Winston, 7e duc de Malborough, et tante de Sir Winston Churchill, futur premier ministre de la Grande-Bretagne. En 1880, Sir Ivor reçut le titre de Baron Wimborne de Canford Magna, Dorset.