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Johann Wagenknecht and Esaias Busch III German silver tea pot, stand and burner
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 GBP
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Description
- silver, wood
- 20.6 cm, 81/4in high overall
the teapot with wood handle and finial, gilt interior
Literature
Exh. Cat. Couven-Museum Aachen, 2003, no. 85 A & B
Klaus Pechstein, ‘Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergänzung zu den Ausstellungen in Lüneburg und Pforzheim’, Weltkunst, July 1993, pp.1657-1659, fig. 417
Klaus Pechstein, ‘Schätze deutscher Goldschmiedekunst, Ergänzung zu den Ausstellungen in Lüneburg und Pforzheim’, Weltkunst, July 1993, pp.1657-1659, fig. 417
Condition
In overall good condition. Possible restoration to one handle attach. Clear marks under lamp base, on warming stand mount, under teapot 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
Johann Wagenknecht was born around 1677. He became a master goldsmith in 1716, married the same year, and died in 1752.
Esaias Busch III was born in 1676. He became a master goldsmith in 1704 and married Catharina Barbara, the daughter of goldsmith Johann Busch I, the same year. He died in 1759.
Esaias Busch III was born in 1676. He became a master goldsmith in 1704 and married Catharina Barbara, the daughter of goldsmith Johann Busch I, the same year. He died in 1759.