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A large and important German silver spice tower, Matheus Städlein, Nuremberg, circa 1730
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
- marked on foot and on body below gallery
- Silver
- height 16 5/8 in.
- 42.3cm
shaped foot chased with strapwork, square body pierced with Gothic windows and engraved with doors, pierced gallery with corner turrets with flags, central hexagonal spire with scaled roof and ball and pennant finial
Provenance
Jacob Michael Collection
Condition
small break in one pierced window, a split in one corner turret, a few minor dents throughout, two screws replaced with base metal, 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.
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
Städlein was one of the most important Nuremberg makers of Judaica in the early 18th century. The recent book on Nuremberg goldsmiths work, produced by the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, lists the following works by him: a Havdalah compendium in the Jewish Museum, London, a Hanukah lamp in the Jewish Museum, New York, a Torah crown in the Jewish Museum, Fürth, and a Torah shield formerly in the Steinhardt Collection (sold Sotheby's, New York, April 29, 2013, lot 99).