Lot 95
  • 95

A GERMAN SILVER SPICE BOX

Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base and cover with maker's mark and city mark.
  • silver
  • length 4 1/4 in.
  • 10.8 cm
rectangular on scrolling caryatid feet, the sides and sliding cover engraved with scrolling foliage, the interior with six compartments.

Provenance

Sotheby's Tel Aviv, April 23, 1995, lot 257

Condition

Some overall wear, split at one angle behind foot and split in cover under finial, finial possibly replaced.
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

See previous two lots for a discussion of Schüller and his circle.