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A William IV silver snuff box of New York Interest, Edward Edwards, Birmingham, 1836
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length 3 3/8in. (9.8cm)
rectangular, with molded borders of flowerheads and foliage, sides engraved with basketeweave, the hinged cover centered with circular reserve and thumpiece formed as shell and leaves, underside of cover engraved with presentation inscription, marked inside on base and underside of cover
Condition
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.
Catalogue Note
The presentation inscription reads:
From the Sons of the late Stephen Watts Esq.r To Frederick De Peyster Esq.r As a Mark of respect and gratitude for the liberality and kindness evinced towards them as one of the Executors under the Will of their late Uncle. John Watts Esq.r of New York Deceased 3rd Sept. 1836.
John Watts (1749-1836) served three times as speaker of the New York assembly, and was the last royal recorder of the City of New York,. He was a member of congress from 1793 to 1796, and was a judge of Westchester County from 1808 to 1808. With funds inherited from John G. Leake, a distant realitive, Watts founded the Lead and Watts orphan-house, which was relocated to Westchester County in 1887.
From the Sons of the late Stephen Watts Esq.r To Frederick De Peyster Esq.r As a Mark of respect and gratitude for the liberality and kindness evinced towards them as one of the Executors under the Will of their late Uncle. John Watts Esq.r of New York Deceased 3rd Sept. 1836.
John Watts (1749-1836) served three times as speaker of the New York assembly, and was the last royal recorder of the City of New York,. He was a member of congress from 1793 to 1796, and was a judge of Westchester County from 1808 to 1808. With funds inherited from John G. Leake, a distant realitive, Watts founded the Lead and Watts orphan-house, which was relocated to Westchester County in 1887.