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An important Italian silver coffee pot, Genoa, 1778
Estimate
12,000 - 14,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- An important Italian silver coffee pot, Genoa, 1778
- silver
- 33 cm high, 1 657 g; 13 in., 53oz 5dwt
baluster-shaped, the spout shaped as a chimera head, engraved V.G on the foot rim
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of avv. A. Robiati, Milano.
Exhibited
Argenti Italiani dal XVI al XVIII secolo, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan, 1959, no. 71 (reproduced in the catalogue).
Condition
In overall good condition. Town mark under the body and the foot rim and on the cover border. Minor bumps on the foot. The wooden handle restored. Good weight. 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."