- 839
A large German parcel-gilt silver coin-set hunting trophy, E. Schurmann, Frankfurt, circa 1895
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- silver, coins
- 41cm., 16 1/8 in. high
inset with various 18th and 19th century gold, silver and copper hunting coins, engraved with presentation inscriptions and dated 1895, surmounted by a huntsman in Medieval costume and his hounds, the handle in the form of a stag's head, his antlers holding a Medal of St Hubertus, 1625, standard and maker's marks
Condition
one nut missing to the junction of lid and handle, one repair and reinforcement to the base.
"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 presentation inscriptions read: ‘Steeple chase Frankfurt M. 10. Mai 1885 Frühjahrs Meeting’ / 'Ehrenpreis seiner Majestät des Kaisers und Königs’. This tankard was presented by the German emperor Friedrich Wilhelm I on the occasion of the hunting obstacle race on 10 May 1885 in Frankfurt a. Main.
The library of this European Gentleman will be sold Sotheby's London, 2 November 2017.