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Lot 36
  • 36

A Pair of Dutch Parcel-Gilt Silver Small Torah Finials, Pieter van Hoven, Amsterdam, early 18th century

Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on staves, date letter not clear, also stamped with later Dutch contols
  • Silver
  • height 10in.
  • 25.4cm
each formed as a baluster shaft applied with six scroll brackes suspending gilt bells, gilt crown finials

Condition

restored and re-gilt, staves with opening splits
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.

Catalogue Note

A similar pair by Pieter van Hoven, 1717, is in the Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam, and illustrated in the catalogue Gifts from the Heart, item 6. pgs. 140-41.