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A large German parcel-gilt silver centerpiece, Eduard Schürmann & Co., Frankfurt, circa 1880-90
Estimate
30,000 - 40,000 USD
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Description
- marked at each end Schürmann
- Silver
- length 35 1/2 in.
- 90cm
the vigorously scrolling sides framing panels of trelliswork with flowerheads at the intersections, each side centered by a cartouche embossed with a coat of arms under a coronet, the ends decorated with sprays of naturalistic flowers in white silver, plated liner
Condition
staining to interior of metal liner, otherwise good
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE 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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The Frankfurt firm of E. Schürmann & Co. was sufficiently well established by 1881 to be one of the four firms that contributed to the Wedding Service ordered for the future Wilhelm II; elements are preserved at Schloss Huis Doorn and were sold from the Royal Prussian Collections in 2002. The firm showed at the 1893 World's Fair, and were appointed Court Jewelers in 1903.