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GERMAN, 17TH CENTURY | Coconut Cup and Cover
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description
- Coconut Cup and Cover
- incised on the rim: CINERES / ISTORUM / SANCUM. ET S.TAR and incised with a cardinal's crest
- carved coconut, with bronze and copper mounts, with a copper lid and bronze finial
- coconut cup: 25.5cm., 10in. overallnut: 9cm., 3½in. overallsilver mounted cup: 11cm., 4¼in.
- German, 17th century
together with: a German silver mounted carved nut flask, 18th centuryand: a silver mounted turned wood cup, 18th century, inscribed in ink to the underside: no 73045 eau [...]
Condition
Overall, the condition of the coconut cup is very good, with dirt and wear to the surface consistent with age. The cup is slightly loose within its mounts. There is minor stable splitting to the coconut, consistent with the material, including a small split to the top of the crucifixion scene. The copper is slightly warped at the top rim of the cup and the lower rim of the cover. There are small dents and some greening to the cover. The condition of the walnut flask is good, with minor dirt and some wear to the surface consistent with age. There is some stable splitting to the wood, consistent with the material, including two slightly open splits to either side of the flask. The turned foot is slightly loose and there are minor chips to the base. The top unscrews from the flask. There is some tarnishing to the mounts. The cup is in good condition overall, with minor dirt and wear to the surface. There is minor tarnishing to the silver mounts in areas. The mount around the base is slightly loose, but stable. There is some staining to the wood at the top of the cup where it meets the silver mount. There is minor stable splitting to the wood, consistent with the material.
"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."
"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."