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A MONUMENTAL AMERICAN SILVER-PLATED TEA URN, ROGERS, SMITH & CO., HARTFORD, CT, CIRCA 1860 |
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- applied on base with disc and stamped Patented Feb. 23, 1858
- height 31 in.
- 78.7 cm
the body chased with flowers and foliage enclosing three cartouches on each side, one side engraved "W.L.M. / 126 Prince St." and flanked by two idyllic river scenes with buildings along the banks, the other side with two river scenes, one with a fisherman and dog on a bridge, the matching cover with cartouches containing birds, lacking burner, but with an associated burner cover
Provenance
At the time of purchase, this piece was said to come from the Hotel Astor in Soho.
Condition
as noted re. missing burner and the associated burner cover, the applied base rim with two splits and the upper rim with a few minor surface splits, the body and cover with some small dings and creases throughout, 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.