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Josephus Servatius Anderlee Dutch silver combined corkscrew and desk seal

Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 5.9cm, 2 3/8 in high
screw-on fluted cover to the steel corkscrew, seal engraved with the letter G,

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 193

Condition

Steel screw, good marks, general condition good, helyx cover unmarked
"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."

Catalogue Note

Josephus Servatius Anderlee, the son of a goldsmith, was born in Amsterdam in 1755. He married Elizabeth Wassing in 1780 and became a master goldsmith in 1782.  He used three maker’s marks during his career and died in 1818.