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Lot 22
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Johann Jakob Adam German silver inkstand

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • silver
  • 20.7cm, 8 1/8 in wide
embossed leaf-form, fitted with with a pomegranate inkwell and cover, an apple pounce pot and cover and a pear bell with clapper in leaf-shaped holders, naturalistic taperstick at the centre

Provenance

Magarete Oppenheim, Berlin (her forced sale: Julius Böhler, Munich, 18., 19. and 20. May 1936, lot 218)
This lot is sold pursuant to  a settlement agreement between the current owner (Dr. Dr. István Heller) and the heirs of Margarete Oppenheim

Literature

Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 151

Condition

Marked only on base, a few little dents, but generally good condititon.
"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."