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An American Silver Covered Sugar Urn and Creamer, James Musgrave, Philadelphia / John Myers, New York, circa 1790
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- heights 10 5/8in. (27cm) to 7 3/4in. (19.6cm)
both with beaded borders on square pedestal foot, the sugar urn engraved with script initial K, urn finial, marked twice on base Musgrave in conforming rectangle; the creamer of partly fluted helmet form, engraved with monogram DEE, marked twice on base I.Myers in rectangle
Literature
Illustrated Robert Schwartz, Philadelphia Collection II, 1976, no. 30
Condition
good condition, sugar urn with clear marks
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 initial K on the sugar urn is for Washington Keith of Pennsylvania.