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A PARCEL-GILT SILVER FILIGREE SPICE TOWER, GALICIAN OR POSSIBLY ITALIAN, EARLY 18TH CENTURY |
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on foot and flag with early 19th century Austro-Hungarian control mark
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.4 cm
of pear shape with gilt flag and tulip finial
Condition
as noted re later line, losses and filigree on foot and section of corner missing
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
Compare to a spice tower from the Zagayski Collection, exhibited Jewish Museum 1963, no. 68, later sold at Sotheby's Tel Aviv, 5 October 1993, lot 259.