A large German parcel-gilt silver canister depicting the Battle of St Gotthard (1664), Samuel Hornung, Augsburg, 1663-1666
cast tulips at the handle, the body chased with the battle at the River Raab, the handle shaped as cast tulips, underside and cover also with 1780 St. Petersburg control marksheight 9 13/16 in.; 38,8 oz.; 25 cm; 1010 g.__________________________________________________________________________
Boîte à thé en argent et vermeil représentant la bataille de l'abbaye de Saint-Gothard (1664), Samuel Hornung, Augsbourg, 1663-1666
le corps ciselé de la scène de la bataille sur la rivière Raab, les anses ornées de tulipes, le dessous et le couvercle également insculpés de poinçons de contrôle de Saint-Pétersbourg, 1786height 9 13/16 in.; 38,8 oz.; 25 cm; 1010 g.Condition reportIn overall good condition. Fully marked on cover and under base together with Russian import marks, many assay scrapes under the base, one assay scrape on cover. Good size.
"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."ProvenanceSotheby's Paris, 15 April 2010, lot 228____________________________________________
Sotheby's Paris, 15 avril 2010, lot 228Catalogue noteWar between the empire and Turkey flared in 1663 when Turkey was provoked by Austria's involvement in Hungary and crossed the Danube.
The canister depicts the Battle of St Gotthard on 1st August 1664 when imperial forces prevented the Turks from successfully crossing the river Raab, a tributary of the Danube in south eastern Austria. Had they won the battle the Turks would have had a clear route to Vienna and Graz. Europe was fascinated by this Turkish invasion, both terrified and admiring, a duality reflected in the tulip handle and ferocity of the battle.
In addition to the Augsburg hallmarks, the piece is also struck with St Petersburg control marks for 1786. The silversmith Samuel Hornung is recorded by Dr Scheffler to be the maker of a 1665-70 embossed buffet dish in the Hermitage museum, St Petersburg.
A large German parcel-gilt silver canister depicting the Battle of St Gotthard (1664), Samuel Hornung, Augsburg, 1663-1666
cast tulips at the handle, the body chased with the battle at the River Raab, the handle shaped as cast tulips, underside and cover also with 1780 St. Petersburg control marksheight 9 13/16 in.; 38,8 oz.; 25 cm; 1010 g.__________________________________________________________________________
Boîte à thé en argent et vermeil représentant la bataille de l'abbaye de Saint-Gothard (1664), Samuel Hornung, Augsbourg, 1663-1666
le corps ciselé de la scène de la bataille sur la rivière Raab, les anses ornées de tulipes, le dessous et le couvercle également insculpés de poinçons de contrôle de Saint-Pétersbourg, 1786height 9 13/16 in.; 38,8 oz.; 25 cm; 1010 g.Condition reportIn overall good condition. Fully marked on cover and under base together with Russian import marks, many assay scrapes under the base, one assay scrape on cover. Good size.
"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."ProvenanceSotheby's Paris, 15 April 2010, lot 228____________________________________________
Sotheby's Paris, 15 avril 2010, lot 228Catalogue noteWar between the empire and Turkey flared in 1663 when Turkey was provoked by Austria's involvement in Hungary and crossed the Danube.
The canister depicts the Battle of St Gotthard on 1st August 1664 when imperial forces prevented the Turks from successfully crossing the river Raab, a tributary of the Danube in south eastern Austria. Had they won the battle the Turks would have had a clear route to Vienna and Graz. Europe was fascinated by this Turkish invasion, both terrified and admiring, a duality reflected in the tulip handle and ferocity of the battle.
In addition to the Augsburg hallmarks, the piece is also struck with St Petersburg control marks for 1786. The silversmith Samuel Hornung is recorded by Dr Scheffler to be the maker of a 1665-70 embossed buffet dish in the Hermitage museum, St Petersburg.
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