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A French silver-gilt travel necessaire, Jean-Louis Imlin III, Abraham Wenck & Jean-Philippe Fuchs, Strasbourg, 1749-51
Estimate
18,000 - 22,000 GBP
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Description
- Silver, Leather, Velvet, Steel
- candlesticks 8.5cm., 3 3/8 in. high
comprising: a pair of gaming candlesticks, the detachable triangular bases with guilloche rims; a double-compartment spice box, engraved with shells and a rosette band between wriggle-work borders; a tulip beaker, with fluted body and reeded rim; a threaded spoon and fork; a knife, with steel handle; fitted in a gilt-tooled red leather travel case with green velvet interior, the tooling incorporating the French royal arms
Provenance
Sotheby's, Geneva, 15 November 1993, lot 117
Sotheby's, Paris, 15 April 2010, lot 204
Literature
J. Kugel, Le siècle d'or de l'orfèvrerie de Strasbourg, Paris, 1964, p. 56, n° 53
Condition
The candlesticks, Louis Imlin III, rubbed marks. The beaker, Jean Phillipe Fuchs, slightly rubbed but clear marks. The spoon and fork, Abraham Wenck, slightly distorted but legible marks. The knife with faint traces of marks only. The spice box apparently unmarked. All pieces of good gauge with gilding in good order. The case with scuffs and general wear but good for age.
"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."
"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."