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Joan Both Dutch silver perfume flask
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 8.7cm, 3 ½ in high
engraved on one side with a coat-of-arms, cartouche and coronet
Provenance
J. Stodel, Amsterdam
Exhibited
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrhunderten. Midizhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart, 1998, no. 31
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 81
B.W.G Wttewaal, Nederlands Klein Zilver 1650-1880, Amsterdam, 1987, p. 76 illus.129
B.W.G Wttewaal, Nederlands Klein Zilver 1650-1880, Amsterdam, 1987, p. 76 illus.129
Condition
Some dents mainly on cap. Usual minor scratches. A small chip on neck top. Clear marks under the base.
"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 arms are those of Taets van Amerongen, of Utrecht, possibly for Leonard Taets van Amerongen (1700-1736), son of Joost Taets van Amerongen, who married on 25 March 1725 Maria Jacoba Pijnssen van der Aa (1703-1760).
Joan Both registered as a goldsmith in 1710. He used three maker's marks during his career and was active until 1722.
Joan Both registered as a goldsmith in 1710. He used three maker's marks during his career and was active until 1722.