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Norman Bel Geddes
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- Norman Bel Geddes
- "Manhattan" Cocktail Set
- impressed Revere/ROME/N.Y.
- chromium-plated brass
comprising tray, shaker and eight goblets
Literature
Richard Guy Wilson, Dianne H. Pilgrim, and Dickran Tashjian, The Machine Age in America 1918-1941, New York, 1986, p. 329
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, p. 85
Stephen Visakay, Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide, Paducah, KY, 2000, pp. 87-88 and 91
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton, and Ghislaine Wood, eds., Art Deco 1910-1939, London, 2003, p. 346
J. Stewart Johnson, American Modern 1925-1940: Design for a New Age, New York, 2000, p. 85
Stephen Visakay, Vintage Bar Ware: Identification & Value Guide, Paducah, KY, 2000, pp. 87-88 and 91
Charlotte Benton, Tim Benton, and Ghislaine Wood, eds., Art Deco 1910-1939, London, 2003, p. 346
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The surfaces with minor shallow scratches, scattered spots of oxidation and some minor pitting. Two of the cups are slightly loose. The shaker with some light residue to interior. The top and strainer can be removed with ease. Some minor dullness to the chroming to the lower portion of the shaker. Tray with expected scratches to the top surface from use. The under base of the tray with some isolated areas of scratches. One minor dent to top surface of the tray.
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.