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A GROUP OF THREE AMERICAN SILVER SMOKING ARTICLES, NEW YORK, SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY |
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- height of tobacco jar 7 3/4 in.
- 19.7 cm
comprising a tobacco jar chased with flowers and acanthus by Schiebler & Co., retailed by Howard & Co.; a pipe stand with rococo rim by Black, Starr & Frost; and a cigar stand with slots for seven cigars, two detachable lighters and a gilt ashtray by William Gale & Son, engraved with inscription "Presented to Samuel Schoch Esq. by the Officers and Employers of the Morris & Essex Rail Road Co. May 24th 1865."
Condition
pipe stand and cigar stand with a few minor dings, the cigar stand ashtray with gilding slightly rubbed and minor dents to rim, overall all 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.