Decorative Arts Auction

December 09, 2014

LOT 65

Lot 65

German Silver Tea Urn, Georg Christian Friedrich Temmler, Augsburg, 1820

German Silver Tea Urn, Georg Christian Friedrich Temmler, Augsburg, 1820
Lot 65 Details
German Silver Tea Urn, Georg Christian Friedrich Temmler, Augsburg, 1820

of plain spherical form, on three slender scroll supports headed by lion masks with ring handles and terminating in paw feet on a stepped triform base with moulded fruiting vine border, the octagonal spigot issuing from the mouth of a large lion’s mask
height 14.1" — 35.8 cm.
93.8 oz. — 2919 grams

Estimate $1,200-$1,800

Realised: $3,360
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two minor dents; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the top of the platform base (also with retailer’s mark for Johann Alois Seethaler); the burner marked underneath on the strut Geenen / 13

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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