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A Böttger porcelain silver-mounted tankard circa 1720, the silver mounts dated 1726
Estimate
25,000 - 30,000 GBP
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Description
- incised letter A, the silver mounts with maker's mark .C. above ICH(?), Magdeburg, 1726, medallist monogramm I.K to bottom right of medal
- Ceramics
designed by Johann Jacob Irminger, the cylindrical body applied on three sides with a cluster of stylized flowers, the moulded band applied at the foot and neck with husk borders, the silver cover inset with a marriage medallion struck by Johann Kittel, the obverse engraved 'der wasser kan in wein verkehren' the reverse 'kan auch dem weh des ehestands wehren'
Condition
in overall 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. 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."