A RARE PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER COVERED CUPS, IGNATIUS CASPER BERTHOLT, AUGSBURG, 1777-79
A RARE PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER COVERED CUPS, IGNATIUS CASPER BERTHOLT, AUGSBURG, 1777-79
on shaped circular foot, baluster stem, waisted body and foot chased with rococo shell and foliate motifs, gilt interior, slip on lids with matching chasing and rayed disc finial, engraved with Hebrew inscriptions along rim for marriage, gilt interiors
each marked on rim, foot, and lid with city mark including date letter Y for 1777-79 and maker’s mark
height 8½ in.
21.6 cm
Condition Report:
One small hole in one, cover wear to high spots, otherwise good.
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.
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A RARE PAIR OF GERMAN SILVER COVERED CUPS, IGNATIUS CASPER BERTHOLT, AUGSBURG, 1777-79
on shaped circular foot, baluster stem, waisted body and foot chased with rococo shell and foliate motifs, gilt interior, slip on lids with matching chasing and rayed disc finial, engraved with Hebrew inscriptions along rim for marriage, gilt interiors
each marked on rim, foot, and lid with city mark including date letter Y for 1777-79 and maker’s mark
height 8½ in.
21.6 cm
Condition Report:
One small hole in one, cover wear to high spots, otherwise good.
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.
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