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A German silver-mounted nautilus shell cup, J.D. Schleissner & Söhne, Hanau, 19th century
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base rim
- Silver, nautilus
- height 17 7/8 in.
- 45.5cm
circular base chased with scrolling acanthus and hounds, ship-form stem with arms on the sail, the shell engraved with strapwork, acanthus, winged masks and putti, the hinged mounts with roundels of putti holding a shield, women reading, and women pouring from jugs, a fully-modeled Neptune finial, losses and repairs to shell
Condition
base with some minor dents, ship with several silver ropes missing or broken, shell broken and majority of peices reassembled on wax backing, base and top do not screw together tightly
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.