Lot 609
  • 609

A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT DISH, UNMARKED, PROBABLY DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY AND CIRCA 1800 |

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description

  • 31cm., 12in., diameter
formed as an embossed and chased 17th century plaquette of Pyramus and Thisbe; in a night-time forest scene with Mulberry bush and fountain Thisby falls on her sword when she sees her dead lover, the lion runs in the background, applied to a raised centre and fluted rim, embossed and chased with scrolling foliage and flowers, plaquette and rim with assay scrapes, scratch number 2244 SU/N/-

Condition

small repair at base of a flute and in one flower, plaquette with some wear, very nicely chased overall in 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. 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."