Lot 94
- 94
An Italian silver book binding, assay master B.G., Venice, circa 1770
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
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Description
- marked on both covers
- silver, paper
- length 7 1/4 in.
- 8.4 cm
the cover chased with lion rampant holding frond in crowned cartouche, surrounded by baroque ornament of scrolls, flowers, and shells below a baldachin, the spine chased to match, the back with central cartouche, applied with a disc, fitted with an associated daily prayer book in English and Hebrew, printed by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London, 1904
Condition
prayer book with repairs to hinges, later disc on back of silver binding, 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.
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.
Catalogue Note
The book is gilt-stamped "WOOLF S. JOEL" and with dedication from the officers of the New West End Synagogue for his Bar Mitzvah, also with pen inscription from Simeon Singer, the translator responsible for this book, minister of the above synagogue.