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Lot 66
  • 66

A German silver double tea caddy casket, Friedrich Schultze, Ulzen, circa 1730

Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description

  • Silver
  • 20.4cm., 8in. long
shaped oval form, the hinged push-button cover engraved with a count's armorials, the interior fitted with two removable hemispherical tea caddies with slightly differing foliate caps, central compartment for sugar

Provenance

Christie's, New York, 18 October 1994, lot 36

Condition

Clearly marked to underside of casket and tea caddies. No obvious major splits or repairs. Good gauge. Good overall condition.
"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."

Catalogue Note

The arms are those of von Bothmer, possibly for Johann Caspar Graf von Bothmer (1656-1732) the Hanoverian courtier and diplomat serving under the Electorate of Brunswick-Luneburg. Between 1720 and 1731 he acted as a consultant of King George I and lived at No. 10 Downing Street.