Nécessaire de toilette de vingt-huit pièces en vermeil en partie émaillé et verre rubis par Elias Adam, Augsbourg, vers 1712-1715

les bords des boîtes et brosses ovales godronnés, avec des rinceaux émaillés rouge et noir, comprenant une brosse, un blaireau, trois boîtes dont une sur trois pieds-griffes, deux boîtes d'encrier carrées, un étui de couture, un étui à aiguille, trois petites boîtes rondes, une paire de petits ciseaux, un entonnoir, un flacon à soufflets, un canif, quatre ustensiles divers, deux boîtes rondes en verre rubis montées en vermeil et six petites bouteilles en verre rubis à bouchon en vermeil 



red and black enamel strapwork, comprising: two brushes, three oval boxes (one on paw feet), two inkwells , a sowing necessaire, a needle case, three small circular boxes, a pair of scissors, a funnel, a bellow shaped whig powder container, a small penknife, four various tools, two circular ruby glass boxes and six bottles  with silver-gilt mounts

Collection Ernst Schneider, Düsseldorf

Meisterwerke der Goldschmiedekunst, Bayerischen Nationalmuseum, Münich, 2004, p. 36-37, n° 17 and on the back cover

Silber im Schloss Jägerhof, 1972, p. 35, n° 19 et 20
Heitmann, 1979, p. 148-150, n° 13
Schroder, 1988, p. 562
Klesse-Mayr, 1987, n° 88
Siemer-Dobler, 1991, p. 138, n° 50

 

In overall good condition. Some loss of enamel. The square inkstand boxes partly worn under the bases Marks legible on brushes and large boxes, the other pieces apparently unmarked, all of them stamped with later French import control mark (swan). Exquisite quality.
"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."