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Double gobelet en forme de tonneau en argent, Allemagne, seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, non poinçonné
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Double gobelet en forme de tonneau en argent, Allemagne, seconde moitié du XVIIe siècle, non poinçonné
- long. 14,3 cm, 184 g ; 5 1/2 in, 5oz 18dwt
The ancient German inscription reads:
VON GOTT, DER FRIED IM HAUS, UND LIEBE GNADEN SAUS,
HEIL UND SEGN BREITETTAUS, DEMPT HITZ UND WINDES BRAUS:
MAN SICH SELBST KENN UND GEB EIN SELIGS LEBEN BKLEB,:
SO IST WOLGFAST MIT GOTT, MUT UND GUT IN ALLR NOTT:
Which roughly translates into English as:
From God who generously bestows peace, blessings and salvation to this house, who averts the wind and blistering heat. If man knows himself and lives a blameless life, then he is free from distress and safe in the hands of God
The latin inscription reads:
PAX THALAMUM PLANTET, LOCUPLETET GRATIA IOVAE
COLLATIS BEET, VITA SUBACTA BONIS
IOVA GENERANTE GERENTE
Which roughly translates into English as:
Peace is in the nurturing hands of God whose Grace enriches those who come together, happy is the man who commits his life to the best, the creative person is blessed by God
VON GOTT, DER FRIED IM HAUS, UND LIEBE GNADEN SAUS,
HEIL UND SEGN BREITETTAUS, DEMPT HITZ UND WINDES BRAUS:
MAN SICH SELBST KENN UND GEB EIN SELIGS LEBEN BKLEB,:
SO IST WOLGFAST MIT GOTT, MUT UND GUT IN ALLR NOTT:
Which roughly translates into English as:
From God who generously bestows peace, blessings and salvation to this house, who averts the wind and blistering heat. If man knows himself and lives a blameless life, then he is free from distress and safe in the hands of God
The latin inscription reads:
PAX THALAMUM PLANTET, LOCUPLETET GRATIA IOVAE
COLLATIS BEET, VITA SUBACTA BONIS
IOVA GENERANTE GERENTE
Which roughly translates into English as:
Peace is in the nurturing hands of God whose Grace enriches those who come together, happy is the man who commits his life to the best, the creative person is blessed by God
Condition
Tiny blemish to one engraved word, minor scratches, general condition pretty good, gilt interior
"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."
"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."