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Johann Engelbrecht and others German silver-gilt travelling set
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- case 34.5cm, 13 3/4in
Engraved with strap and diaperwork, applied oval vignettes, comprising:
two-handled ecuelle, cover and stand, Johann Engelbrecht, 1719-1723 ; double-lidded spice box, Johann Georg Wolhaupter, 1736-1737; egg cup, Philipp Jakob Jäger I, 1729-1723 ; tables poon and steel bladed table knife, Albrecht Bernhard Müller, 1765-1767, later engraved with the initials O.A ; table fork, Johann Jakob Schoap I, 1765-1767, engraved with the same initials ; teaspoon-cum-marrow scoop, Abraham Warnberger III, 1745-1747 ; silver-gilt mounted engraved glass beaker, possibly later ; In brass-mounted leather-covered case with restored gilt-tape and burgundy-coloured velvet lining
two-handled ecuelle, cover and stand, Johann Engelbrecht, 1719-1723 ; double-lidded spice box, Johann Georg Wolhaupter, 1736-1737; egg cup, Philipp Jakob Jäger I, 1729-1723 ; tables poon and steel bladed table knife, Albrecht Bernhard Müller, 1765-1767, later engraved with the initials O.A ; table fork, Johann Jakob Schoap I, 1765-1767, engraved with the same initials ; teaspoon-cum-marrow scoop, Abraham Warnberger III, 1745-1747 ; silver-gilt mounted engraved glass beaker, possibly later ; In brass-mounted leather-covered case with restored gilt-tape and burgundy-coloured velvet lining
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 98
Condition
small amount of dents to rim of ecuelle and tines of fork, wear to masks on spice box, overall condition good, marks pretty clear throughout. Interior of box newly furbished, exterior with normal scuffing and underside.
"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
Johann Engelbrecht was born in 1673. He became a master goldsmith in 1704, married Anna Susanna Pfeiffelmann in 1705 and died in 1748.
Philipp Jakob Jäger I was baptised in 1685. He married in 1715 and became a master goldsmith the same year. He married a second time in 1724 and died in 1763.
Albrecht Bernhard Müller was born in 1723. He became a master goldsmith in 1761 and married Barbara Regina, the daughter of goldsmith Emanuel Ostertag, a year later. He died in 1800.
Johann Jakob Schoap I was born around 1697. He became a master goldsmith in 1725, married twice and died in 1774.
Abraham Warnberger III, the son of Erhard I, was born in 1670. He became a master goldsmith in 1702, married twice and died in 1753.
Philipp Jakob Jäger I was baptised in 1685. He married in 1715 and became a master goldsmith the same year. He married a second time in 1724 and died in 1763.
Albrecht Bernhard Müller was born in 1723. He became a master goldsmith in 1761 and married Barbara Regina, the daughter of goldsmith Emanuel Ostertag, a year later. He died in 1800.
Johann Jakob Schoap I was born around 1697. He became a master goldsmith in 1725, married twice and died in 1774.
Abraham Warnberger III, the son of Erhard I, was born in 1670. He became a master goldsmith in 1702, married twice and died in 1753.