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Decorative Arts Auction

June 17, 2014

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LOT 66

Lot 66

German Silver Standing Cup and Cover, Wilhelm Heinrich Hubert Laufs, Hanau, c.1840

German Silver Standing Cup and Cover, Wilhelm Heinrich Hubert Laufs, Hanau, c.1840
Lot 66 Details
German Silver Standing Cup and Cover, Wilhelm Heinrich Hubert Laufs, Hanau, c.1840

the body applied with fruiting vines on a rustic arbour and masks issuing from a band of scrolling leaves, the conforming pedestal foot with eight dolphins around the base, the cover with laurel bordered finial above crenelated cresting and borders of foliage and Gothic tracery
height 14.6" — 37 cm.
58.8 oz. — 1828 grams

Estimate $1,800-$2,400

Realised: $3,600
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

CONDITION DETAILS

One or two ‘teeth’ in cresting are slightly bent; finial nut inside cover is missing; otherwise substantially in good condition; well marked on the edge of base

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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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