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Barend Swierinck Dutch silver fish slice and serving spoon en-suite
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 38.3 and 36.5cm, 15 and 14 ¼ in long respectively
pierced, cast, chased and applied with profile medallions, Neptune masks, his attributes and dolphins; slice with English crest (a lion’s gamb erect grasping a fleur-de-lys) within a garter motto (‘PERSEVERANDO’), the slice also with 1807 Dutch control mark for old silver, both also with later Dutch control marks
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 176
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2011, no. 176A
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2011, no. 176A
Condition
seam join between handle and pierced fish slice visible light wear, possible small repair to handle of spoon, but very nice patina, marks pretty good.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The spoon was added to the Dr Heller's collection 20 years after aquiring the matching fish slice.
Barend Swierinck, the son of goldsmith Hendrik Swierinck, was born in Amsterdam in 1733. He became a master goldsmith in 1757 and married Cornelia Eleonara Hollefernus in 1772. He worked at his father’s workshop for a long time and was elected Zeichenmeister in 1794. He died in 1797.
Barend Swierinck, the son of goldsmith Hendrik Swierinck, was born in Amsterdam in 1733. He became a master goldsmith in 1757 and married Cornelia Eleonara Hollefernus in 1772. He worked at his father’s workshop for a long time and was elected Zeichenmeister in 1794. He died in 1797.