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A rare French silver spice tower, Francois-Xavier-Louis Buchlé, Strasbourg, 1798-1809
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- marked throughout, the first standard mark overstruck with second standard
- Silver
- height 10 5/8 in.
- 27cm
in the form of a square tower on stepped masonry base with four-compartment drawer, the double doors guarded by two soldiers, the sides matted between arched and grilled windows, the balustraded belfry with tiled roof, lacking flag finial
Condition
lacks top pennant and possibly corner pennants, soldiers probably held spears, otherwise good, rare
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 form of this tower may be derived from the watch towers that surround the city of Strasbourg.