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Four Elizabeth I parcel-gilt silver apostle spoons including the Master, William Cawdell, London, 1600
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- each marked on back of handle with maker, date and lion passant, bowl with city mark
- silver
- height 7 1/8 in.
- 18.1 cm
topped by gilt apostles including The Master, St. Philip, St. Andrew, and St. Thomas, all with pierced rayed nimbi, the Master engraved on back of bowl 1600 and lightly engraved back of handle H.J.B.N 1866, the St. Philip engraved on back of bowl with block initials MP
Provenance
Bernadette and William M.B. Berger, Denver, Colorado
Condition
finials with softened decoration and gilding rubbed at high spots, the bowls with very minimal thinning to edge, overall 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.