Lot 650
  • 650

A PROBABLY TRANSYLVANIAN LARGE PARCEL-GILT SILVER TANKARD, MAKER'S MARK NK CONJOINED, MID 17TH CENTURY |

Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description

  • marked on base rim with maker’s mark only and on base with later mark FL script twice
  • height 9 1/2 in.
  • 24 cm
chased with lobate cartouches enclosing pricked images, on the base band: hounds, rabbits, and dolphins, lower body: snails, two fish, ship, frog and duck, on the cover: beetle, turtle, moth, hanging fish, butterfly and lobster, stag finial

Condition

Crack in thumbpiece, otherwise good
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.