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A German silver Havdalah compendium, Johann Nicolaus Wollenberg, Nuremberg, circa 1770
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- marked with maker's mark and town mark on foot and top, maker also in drawer
- Silver
- height 7in.
- 17.8cm
on spirally ribbed domed base, mounted with a spice compartment below a sliding candle holder
Literature
Nürnberger Goldschmiedekunst (Germanisches Nationalmuseum, 2007) records a Havdalah compendium of 1799-1803 by this specialist Judaica maker in the Smithsonian Institution (maker 991, item 26, p. 461); Wollenberg was active 1759-1804.
Condition
posts have been resoldered and some wear throughout, otherwise good
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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.