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A Silver Spice Tower, German or Galician, circa 1730-40
Estimate
40,000 - 50,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- apparently unmarked
- Silver
- height 10 3/8 in.
- 26.5cm
hexagonal, pierced with foliate patterns on a masonry ground, the gallery with ball finials below spire chased with tilework, the foot engraved with strapwork and shells, scrollwork stem and pierced pennant finial
Condition
one side of upper section of spire with several splits at angles, traces of gilding to pennant and stem
"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
An almost identical spice tower was sold Sotheby's, New York, June 1990, lot 155; that piece had descended in the Greenebaum family, originally from Eppelsheim, Germany. A similar tower is recorded in the collection of Dr. Karl Rothschild, Gunzenhausen, in 1927, described as "Nuremburg work."