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A large Villeroy and Boch Mettlach pewter mounted tankard and cover, late 19th century
Estimate
1,500 - 2,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Porcelain, pewter
- 40.1cm., 16 1/8 in. high
moulded in high relief with rows of buildings amongst trees, with labels incised 'GERSPRENZ./ REICHELS HEIM IM ODEN WALD./ PFAFFEN~BEERFYRTH.', a section under the handle moulded to simulate an open inscribed letter, the cover modelled as a castle complex, perhaps Schloss Reichenberg, impressed 'Abbey' mark, METTLACH / GEGEN NACHBILDUNG, numerals 2038, 34, 92,
Provenance
D XVIII 80; Grousilliers, Tafel 22;
Feudalmuseum Schloβ Wernigerode/Staatliches Museum (paper label to base);
paper label inscribed '1114'
Feudalmuseum Schloβ Wernigerode/Staatliches Museum (paper label to base);
paper label inscribed '1114'
Condition
In good condition, no damage noted;
finial of pewter mount lacking.
"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."