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A German parcel-gilt silver tankard, Philipp Küsel, Augsburg, 1691-95
Estimate
15,000 - 20,000 GBP
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Description
- silver
- 23.5cm. high; 9¼in.
armorial engraved, inscribed and dated 1678, body and hinged cover finely embossed with emperor profiles and fruit, underside later initialled AWD, PTD, ASH and dated 1748
Literature
Marc Rosenberg, Der Goldschmiede Merkzeichen, Frankfurt am Main, 1922, no 652(a) with 1886 Augsburg exhibition reference
Helmut Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silverschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 2007, no 1692 (g) illus. no. 439
Helmut Seling, Die Augsburger Gold-und Silverschmiede 1529-1868, Munich, 2007, no 1692 (g) illus. no. 439
Condition
The contemporary armorial had an applique over it at one time and four holes for pins have been filled around the armorial. Two small pieces of sheet scrollwork are missing from the final. General condition is excellent and colour is very good. Marked on cover and foot.
"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
The arms are those of Counts Limburg-Stirum. The inscription reads "HERMAN OTTO GRAFF ZU LIMBOURG UND BRONCHORST. HERR ZU STYRUM. WISCH BORCKELDE UND GEHMEN. ERBANNER HERR DES FÜRSTENTHUMBS GELDEREN UND GRAFFSCHAFFT ZUTPHEN DER RÖM. KAÿ MAÿ WÜRCKLICHER CAMERHERR. V. obrister"
Field Marshall Count Hermann Otto II , of Limburg Stirum and Bronckhorst. (1646 - 1704) became commander of an Imperial regiment (Obrister of his Roman Imperial Majesty) in 1678, the date engraved on the tankard. The images of Roman emperors are fitting for a military servant of the Emperor, and coincide with his promotion in 1696 to the rank of Field Marshall. In 1704, he led the Duke of Marlborough's assault at the Battle of Schellenberg (also known as the Battle of Donauwörth) during the War of the Spanish Succession where he was mortally wounded.
Field Marshall Count Hermann Otto II , of Limburg Stirum and Bronckhorst. (1646 - 1704) became commander of an Imperial regiment (Obrister of his Roman Imperial Majesty) in 1678, the date engraved on the tankard. The images of Roman emperors are fitting for a military servant of the Emperor, and coincide with his promotion in 1696 to the rank of Field Marshall. In 1704, he led the Duke of Marlborough's assault at the Battle of Schellenberg (also known as the Battle of Donauwörth) during the War of the Spanish Succession where he was mortally wounded.