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A German or Polish Silver Hanukah Lamp, circa 1790-1810
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- apparently unmarked
- Silver
- length 12 in.
- 30.6cm
formed as an elongated oval tray with pierced and tooled leaf-tip gallery, raised on four tall paw supports, fitted with vase-shaped fonts, detachable servant light
Condition
one foot repaired with lead solder, patch at one end of gallery, fonts lack their liners
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
Susan Braunstein illustrates a lamp of this form, c. 1800, and references two others, one with a Prussian tax stamp from 1809, the other with a late 18th century Furth mark. (Five Centuries of Hanukah Lamps from The Jewish Museum, no. 183, p. 242).