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unmarked, probably Frisian Dutch small silver flask
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 7.6cm, 6 7/8 in high
engraved with hands over the lover's knot and armorials, detachable cover and chains, unmarked
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 16
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Exhibition catalogue, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrunderten, Medizinhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart 1998
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Exhibition catalogue, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrunderten, Medizinhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart 1998
Condition
Small dent to foot rim, light overall wear but in overall good condition. Traces of gilding, especially on spreading foot. Nice quality of engraving.
"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 probably those of Hellinga of Leeuwarden