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A pewter Passover dish, probably German, the dish early 18th century, the engraving dated 1783
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on back with maker’s mark DVB with crowned rose
- pewter
- diameter 14 1/2 in.
- 67 cm
the wide rim engraved with a crowned spread eagle, lion rampant, birds, and deer among flowering plants, the center engraved with Hebrew in crowned circle above crossed fronds
Condition
repaired split where rim meets bowl, otherwise good condition with unworn characterful engraving
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 inscription in the center reads "Aryeh Leib, son of Joseph and Breina, daughter of David” all within the blessing over the matzah, and an outer border of the order of the Passover Seder, dated below cartouche 1783.
Compare the maker’s mark with that of Diederich von Bremen of Stade, Hintze Norddeutsche Zinngiesser, no 2054.