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A GERMAN PARCEL-GILT SILVER STANDING CUP, HIERONYMUS PELLER, NUREMBERG, 1670-73 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 23cm., 9 1/8 in. high
the scalloped sex-foil chased with foliate lobate ornament, elongated foliate sheet scrollwork stem, on a foliate chased lobed circular foot, 21.9cm., 8 5/8 in. high; with a German parcel-gilt silver fruit-shaped cup and cover, probably Hanns Winkler of Nuremberg, circa 1610, the body and cover chased with foliate strapwork, later replaced openwork scrolling stem, on a foliate chased domed circular foot
Condition
Standing cup - Clear marks and assay-scrapes to rim of bowl. The foot with assay scrape and maker's mark only. Gilding has most probably been refreshed. No obvious repairs. Leans to one side. Fruit-shaped cup - The cover rim stamped with makers mark only, town mark possibly lost at point of old repair. Body and foot both fully marked. Finial is absent and the stem is a later replacement. The chased decoration is quite worn throughout. An interesting project.
"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."