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An American silver nut bowl and serving spoon, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1870
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and numbered 465, spoon marked on bowl and numbered 13
- Silver
- length 15 in.
- 38.1cm
raised on oval pedestal foot, the tear drop-form bowl applied at the front with a shield and grapevine, the handle formed as scrolling grapevine, squirrel finial, matching serving spoon with foliate pierced bowl, engraved with initial G
Condition
foot pushed in on one side, front of bowl lacking one grapevine tendril, shield with initial removed, squirrel finial loose, spoon in good condition
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.