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An American silver Marine Theme presentation urn, Tiffany & Co., New York, dated 1859
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 1042-6387
- silver
- height 13 5/8 in.
- 34.6 cm
with ropework borders, lower body chased with cattails and leaf-tips, the ropework handles applied with cattails and terminate in Neptune masks, one side engraved with a three-masted ship within a nautical reserve and the other side with presentation inscription
Condition
two larger dings to body and some shallow creases on the presentation inscription, otherwise good, decoration crisp
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 inscription reads "PRESENTED TO Captain Sidney Grenfell, RN Commanding H.M.S. "AMETHYST" on the Western Coast of Mexico, By Barron Forbes & Co, As a token of their gratitude for the Timely and Energetic aid rendered to their Representative Mr. JOHN F. ALLSOPP, at Tepic & San Blas, in the year 1859."
Sidney Grenfell (1806-1884) served in the British Royal Navy from 1822-78. He was the Captain of the HMS Amethyst from July 1856 to December 1860. John F. Allsopp was the superintendent of Barron, Forbes and Co. (c. 1820s-1893), a powerful Pacific coast trade, mercantile, and banking firm based out of San Blas and Tepic, Mexico.