Lot 240
  • 240

A GERMAN HORN CUP WITH PARCEL-GILT SILVER MOUNTS, UNMARKED, HANNOVER, DATED 1636 | A German horn cup with parcel-gilt silver mounts, unmarked, Hannover, dated 1636

Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 EUR
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Description

  • 27 cm high ; 10  5/8 in. high
the stem shaped as a trunk with a lumberjack, a perched dove, the foot engraved with the arms of the city of Hannover surrounded with the date 1636

Condition

In overall good condition. Some small dents on the foot, gilding slightly worn on the foot. * Nice and unusual piece.
"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.
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Catalogue Note

1636 is the year when Hannover became Residenz-Stadt