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A large silver sauce pan engraved with armorials, Pierre Brun, Malta, circa 1770
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 EUR
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Description
- A large silver sauce pan engraved with armorials, Pierre Brun, Malta, circa 1770
- silver
- Long. 35,5 cm, 1 146 g; 14 in., 36oz 17dwt
Condition
In overall good condition. Usual dents and scratches. Fully marked under the base with assay scratch. Assay scratch under the handle. It is possible that there was formerly a long wood handle now replaced by a silver element. A small restauration on the top near the handle. Nice and unusual piece. Large size.
"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."
Catalogue Note
The armorials are those of Bovio, Rome and Bologne. This piece has been realised for Giulio Bovio, Knight of the Maltese Order, nephew of another Giulio Bovio Commander of San Giovanni di Tortona and Orvieto, Grand-Prieur of England, Secretary of the Maltese Order Treasury who has been burried in Saint-Jean cathedral, in la Valette, where his cenotaph still can be seen.