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A BELGIAN SILVER 'FILIGREE' DREDGER/CASTER, LEONARD JOSEPH FERRIER, ANTWERP, CIRCA 1765 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 18.5cm., 7 1/4 in. high
baluster form, profusely decorated with lattice-work panels, scrolling foliage, and rocaille ornament, on a similarly decorated spreading shaped circular foot, bayonet-fasted cover, removable plain silver liner with pierced cover
Condition
Marks struck well to foot, date latter partially lost so cannot make out second digit '6?'. Other marks clear. Very good heavy gauge. The internal liner is unmarked. the cover with missing bird finial. Otherwise 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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
For an almost identical example, with bird finial, see H.B. Cools, Antwerps Huissilver Uit De 17e En 18e Eeuw, Rubenshuis, Antwerp 1989, no. 132. It is described and pictured alongside a matching mustard pot. They form part of the Austrian Imperial silver collection in Vienna (inv. 18048/001 005), commisisoned by Charles of Lorraine in 1780.