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A royal Silver-gilt covered beaker and a gold and diamond-mounted miniature tazza
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- height of beaker 6in. (15cm), length of tazza 4in. (10.2cm)
the beaker in medieval style embossed with the profile of Emperor William II of Germany backed by the Prussian eagle, crown finial and claw feet, by G. Hemerling, Germany, circa 1900; the shaped oval tazza with openwork border set with rose diamonds and applied with a bird with ruby eyes, on openwork silver-gilt foot, unmarked except for later control mark
Provenance
Beaker: Sold, Christie's, London, From the Collection of King George I of the Hellenes, 24 January 2007, lot 634
Tazza: Sold, Christie's, London, Works of Art from the Collection of S.A.R. Principessa Reale Maria Gabriella Di Savoia, 27 June 2007, lot 188
Condition
beaker good, tazze mising one diamond from rim, crack in body of bird
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.