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German silver-gilt vinaigrette-cum-needle case
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- silver
- 8.5cm, 3 1/4 in
ring finial, rose-cut diamond button releases, unmarked
Provenance
G. Laue, Munich
Literature
Exh. Cat. Museum für Angewandte Kunst Frankfurt, 2004, no. 69A
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Exhibition catalogue, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrunderten, Medizinhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart 1998, no. 119
Heiner Meininghaus and Christa Habrich, Exhibition catalogue, Düfte und edle Flakons aus fünf Jahrunderten, Medizinhistorisches Museum, Ingolstadt, Stuttgart 1998, no. 119
Condition
In overall good condition. The upper compartment not closing very well.
"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