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American silver salver, Alexander S. Gordon, New York, dated 1802
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base GORDON in serrated rectangle
- silver
- length 7 in.
- 17.7 cm
raised on four paneled legs, center engraved with a spread-wing eagle above inscription "Presented to Capt. Alexr Thompson of the Ship Eagle by a Select Number of his Passengers, Who on a Voyage across the Atlantic in the Spring of 1802 owed much of their comforts & pleasing accommodation to his Skill, care and Humanity. New York 24th May 1802."
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, April 1995
Collection of Roy and Ruth Nutt, sold
Sotheby's New York, January 24, 2015, lot 456
Collection of Roy and Ruth Nutt, sold
Sotheby's New York, January 24, 2015, lot 456
Condition
good, engraving 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.