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A German silver three-piece dressing table set, Hermann Bauer, Schwäbisch Gmünd, circa 1900
Estimate
300 - 400 GBP
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Description
- Silver
- knives 21.6cm., 8 1/2in. long
plain hammered form, engraved with the monogram M below a princely crown, comprising; hand mirror, hair brush, and clothes brush, mirror 26cm., 10 1/4 in. long, together with six pairs of German silver fish knives and forks, Gebruder Friedlander, Berlin, circa 1900, rococo style with scrolling vacant cartouches and engraved blades, loaded, 800 standard
Condition
All pieces in good condition. The mirror of the hand mirror would possibly benefit replacement. One or two knife blades fitting badly in their handles.
"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 dressing table set is engraved with the monogram for Princess Marianne of Prussia (1913-1983), the daughter of Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of Prussia.