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A German Silver Cruet Set, Johann Jakob Adam, Augsburg, 1767-69
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and frame
- length 8 1/4 in.
- 21cm
on four shell feet, the hourglass base chased with bands of shellwork and flowers, rustic frame with grape and olive branch supports, cut-glass bottles with silver-mounted bases and conforming finials, two detachable leaf-shape condiment dishes
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.
Catalogue Note
A design for an Augsburg cruet frame topped by lemon holder and with gilt "leaf" salt dish is in the Musée des Arts Décoratifs, illustrated by Alain Gruber on the cover of his book Silverware (Rizzoli, 1982) and as fig. 268.