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A Continental Parcel-gilt Silver Casket
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked with Dutch 19th century control mark
- parcel-gilt silver
- length 7in.
- 18cm
in 17th century style, rectangular casket with gilt panels overlaid with filigree foliage inset with colored pastes, free-standing baroque columns at angles
Provenance
Collection of Mrs. Rebecca Davidowitz, sold
Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1 April 1954, lot 304
Parke-Bernet Galleries, 1 April 1954, lot 304
Condition
missing nut securing the jewels, a little lead solder at two interior corners
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.