of baluster form, supported on three bracketed legs affixed to a dish-shaped base engraved with floral scrolls, the hinged domed openwork cover pierced with foliate and floral scrolls and surmounted by a flowerhead finial

rubbing to gilding, patination, minor indentations to dish rim, as viewed.
"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."

For a closely related example in the Kunstmuseum Düsseldorf, see Frankfurt 1985, p.284, no.6/5.