salière en argent, poinçon de maître MN une croix, probablement XVIIe siècle, Venise ou ses territoires

à huit pans, ciselée à deux  reprises d'armoiries, reposant sur quatre pieds en forme d'hommes, la prise en forme de Neptune, les montants en forme de caryatides tenant des coquilles, poinçons sur toutes les différentes parties de la pièce



 



eight-sided, flat-chased twice with armorials, four male figure supports, Neptune finial and female brackets holding shells, marked throughout

marked on finial, canopy, body, each female bracket, each male support and each shell container, lacking one shell container, neptune finial with bent attribute, screw on finial no longer pulls on nut, slightly wobbly on feet, however. General condition is good, marks are clear, overall a little crude but full of life and very unusual object
"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."

The arms are probably those of Guidotti, of Venice