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A DANISH SILVER PEG TANKARD, POSSIBLY JENS HEINSEN, FREDERICIA, CIRCA 1778 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- 19cm., 7 1/2 in. high
the body simply chased with foliage, the flat-domed cover inset with a Louis XV French silver Ecu dated 1726, prick-engraved N.S.S.H.WB, M.M.D.B. and dated 1778, rearing crowned lion and orb thumbpiece, the three feet similarly modelled, the underside with scratchweight Vog 68 Lod
Condition
Makers mark only stamped clearl once to cover and twice to underside. The coin and cover a little rubbed, as is some of the decoration to the body. No obvious repairs. Good overall with wear commensurate with age.
"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."