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American silver and mixed-metal bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1882
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 1590, foot rim with French swan import mark
- silver, copper, brass
- length over handles 11 1/4 in.
- 28.6 cm
lobed oval with spot-hammered surface, the sides applied with fully-modeled bunch of copper grapes with brass leaves, three copper birds, three copper butterflies, and a spray of brass flowers with copper leaves, with basket-weave rim and handles, gilt interior
Condition
body with one shallow dent and some minor surface nicks, grape bunch lacking one grape, otherwise 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.