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A German Silver Torah Crown, Tobias Schmidt, Nuremberg, circa 1840
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on side with maker's mark, city mark and 13
- Silver
- diameter 7 1/4 in.
- 18.2cm
with die-rolled border of leaves and berries and Hebrew inscription, the sides applied with sprays of oak leaves and acorns below an openwork band of chased leaves, beaded arches, central ball finial suspending a single bell
Condition
openwork leaf band with some breaks and missing some tips
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.
Catalogue Note
The inscription indicates that this crown was donated by Gabriel the son of Hirsch Mühlhausen on the occasion of his daughter's wedding, Wednesday 8 Chesvan (5)703 (September 30 1842).