Lot 83
  • 83

AN ITALIAN SILVER SPICE TOWER

Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on all parts with Venice San Marco mark and maker's mark AP tree between, (Piero Pazzi, 1992, no. 56).
  • silver
  • height 9 3/8 in.
  • 23.6 cm
domed base, shaft chased with spiraled flowers, vertically lobed body partly pierced and also chased with flowers, vase of flowers finial.

Provenance

Michael Zagayski collection, sold
Parke-Bernet Galleries, New York, March 18-19, 1964, lot 263

Exhibited

The Jewish Museum, New York, The Silver and Judaica Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Zagayski, 1963, no. 75.

Condition

old repaired split to base rim, a few fissures where stem meets foot, some borders uneven, otherwise good condition
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.