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Urne à eau chaude en argent au chiffre de George III d'Angleterre par Johann Gottlieb Kohlheim pour Müller, Berlin, vers 1795
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 EUR
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Description
- Urne à eau chaude en argent au chiffre de George III d'Angleterre par Johann Gottlieb Kohlheim pour Müller, Berlin, vers 1795
- Plusieurs urnes similaires sont répertoriées, dont une, par le même orfèvre, illustrée dans l'ouvrage de Schäffler, n° 129 et une faisant partie des collections du musée Kestner à Hanovre, faite par Franz Peter Bunsen à Hanovre vers 1785.
body and cover engraved with the Royal cypher
- Haut. 53 cm, 4 647 gr. en tout ; 20 3/4 in high, 149oz 8dwt gross
les trois pieds reposant sur une base triangulaire en argent et bois noir, gravée au chiffre du roi, les pieds sommés de cygnes tenant dans leur bec des chaînes auxquelles est suspendue la lampe, le bec verseur en forme de tête de cygne, le couvercle également gravé du chiffre royal
Condition
In overall very good condition.
Marked under the body MULLER K, date letter G, both very legible, assay scrape.
The cover engraved inside with weight number 18m 13Lo.
Very nice piece, good quality.
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"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."