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Unmarked gilt-metal staff head
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 16.6cm, 6 1/2in high
pierced, armorial engraved, inscribed
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 35
Condition
Some stains on stem, a very thin crack on stem. Very nice engraving. Very attractive piece.
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"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 inscription reads: ‘O . STARCKER . GOTT . HILF . FECHTEN . WIDER . DIE . VNGERECHTEN / GEORG . ADAM .V: SÆMITZ . A : STÆINEK . VND . MICHEL STORFF . A: 1 . 6 . 6. 3.
The arms are those of Samitz von Steinegg of Carinthia. The family were governors in Carinthia who due to their Protestant religion moved in the early 17th century to Nuremberg
The arms are those of Samitz von Steinegg of Carinthia. The family were governors in Carinthia who due to their Protestant religion moved in the early 17th century to Nuremberg