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Two Silver Spice Containers, 1851/55
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- Cyrillic maker's mark Postnikova-Losseva No. 432, Zitomer; the second of double-tier filigree form with spire and pennant, Vienna, 1852
- Silver
- heights 6 1/4 in., 9 1/2 in.
- 15.8cm, 24cm
the first in the form of a sunflower with Hebrew inscriptions,
Condition
the first with several repairs and missing two leaf-tips; second missing a small section of filagree in 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The sunflower is engraved on the base with Hebrew date 1852 and on the back "Benjamin Son of Reiza and his wife Ita Esther daughter of Zlota and her daughter Shaya Bracha."