A GERMAN PRINTED BOOK WITH DANISH SILVER MOUNTS , THE MOUNTS, HANS PEDERSEN KOCH, VARDE, CIRCA 1740

A GERMAN PRINTED BOOK WITH DANISH SILVER MOUNTS , THE MOUNTS, HANS PEDERSEN KOCH, VARDE, CIRCA 1740

cover and spine, fitted with silver mounts of dancing cherubs enclosed by flowers, dog-teeth borders and acanthus, two cast openwork clasps with flowering climbing plants in assymetric scrolls, reverses initialled UGS AGS and dated 1780, containing a Gesange-Buch, published by Herman Brauer, Bremen, 1699, external parts of the pages moulded to form flowers in vases, with worn red velvet cover
13cm., 5 1/8in. diameter

Condition Report:
The mounts are in good condition and engraving is still crisp, red velvet of book very worn with the book covers a bit loose from the pages section.

"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."

Provenance:
Kunsthandel Xaver Scheidwimmer, Munich