A POLISH PARCEL-GILT SILVER FRUIT-FORM SPICE CONTAINER

in the form of a pear on leafy twig base, the flat openwork foot cast as a rose spray.

dent to upper part of fruit, partly hidden by leaves, otherwise 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.
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.

Anton(i) Riedel, active 1878-1910, was a specialist maker in Judaica.  For instance, two Torah Shields and a pair of Torah Finials by him are in The Jewish Museum, New York, see Rati Gratman, Crowning Glory, Silver Torah Ornaments of The Jewish Museum, New York, cat. nos. 204, 206, 350, while two Hanukkah Lamps by him are in the same collection, see Susan Braunstein, Five Centuries of Hanukkah Lamps From the Jewish Museum, nos. 356 and 443.