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TWO AMERICAN SILVER BOXES, WILLIAM COWELL SR., BOSTON, CIRCA 1710
Estimate
3,500 - 5,500 USD
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Description
- heart-form box marked inside base WC in oval (Kane mark A), oval box marked inside base WC with pellets all in a shaped shield (Kane mark B).
- length of longer 2 1/8 in.
- 5.4 cm
one heart-form box engraved with a fish crest, interior lid with script initials FP; the other oval engraved with a rampant lion, the base with block initials M*W.
Condition
heart-form box with some minor dents and one notch in cover rim, some clear lacquer over the mark; oval box with minor dings and engraving with some spots rubbed
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
The crest is possibly that of Penrose.