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A pair of Italian parcel-gilt silver embossed book covers, Venice, early 18th century
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on edges with Venice town mark and assay master's mark not clear, possibly ZP bird between for Zuanne Premuda
- silver
- 8 oz 10 dwt
- 264 g
one embossed with Justice under a baldachin, surrounded by trophies and cornucopiae, the other with lion rampant holding a shield, surrounded by military trophies, openwork clasps
Condition
chasing good and crisp, very lively, corners slightly bent, as noted re: assay master's mark
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 arms under a coronet are probably those of Ardvini of Venice.