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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 38

Two German Stoneware Steins

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

17th/18th century, comprising: example from Annaberg, baluster form molded in relief, gilt and enameled hand painted decoration, central kerbschnitt panel depicting queen with crown, further with large palmettes, pewter base and lid, 9 in.; baluster form example, with applied scrolling floral and leaf decoration, glazed interior, pewter base and lid, 9-1/4 in.

Note: For a similar example see Christie's "European Noble and Private Collections", Sale 2734, Lot 15, 4 April 2007, sold for EUR 2,160.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

wear commensurate with age and use, scratching, denting to pewter mounts, chips, discoloration, spotting, embedded dust, residue, lids slightly loose, hairlines, crazing

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