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Elias Adam silver-gilt and ruby glass travelling liquor set
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, leather case, glass
- the tray 24.5cm, 10in wide
assembled comprising: shaped oval tray flat-chased above four scroll supports, Elias Adam, Augsburg 1729-33, a silver-gilt mounted liqueur bottle and four silver-gilt mounted engraved glass beakers, reconfigured fitted brass-mounted tooled leather case with silk lining.
Elias Adam was born around 1669 in Züllichau. He became a master goldsmith in Augsburg in 1703 and married Regina, the daughter of the goldsmith Hans Baur James III, a year later. He died in 1745.
Elias Adam was born around 1669 in Züllichau. He became a master goldsmith in Augsburg in 1703 and married Regina, the daughter of the goldsmith Hans Baur James III, a year later. He died in 1745.
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 63
Condition
In overall good condition. The tray with legible marks, the mounted ruby glass items unmarked.
"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
See catalogue note at Sothebys.com