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A CONTINENTAL SILVER-GILT DISH, UNMARKED, PROBABLY DUTCH, 17TH CENTURY AND CIRCA 1800 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 GBP
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Description
- 31cm., 12in., diameter
formed as an embossed and chased 17th century plaquette of Pyramus and Thisbe; in a night-time forest scene with Mulberry bush and fountain Thisby falls on her sword when she sees her dead lover, the lion runs in the background, applied to a raised centre and fluted rim, embossed and chased with scrolling foliage and flowers, plaquette and rim with assay scrapes, scratch number 2244 SU/N/-
Condition
small repair at base of a flute and in one flower, plaquette with some wear, very nicely chased overall in good condition.
"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."