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An American Silver Sugar Urn, Creamer and Ladle, Christian Wiltberger, Philadelphia, circa 1795
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
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Description
- height of sugar urn 11in. (28cm) length of ladle 13in. (33cm)
the sugar urn and helmet-form creamer both partly gadrooned with beaded borders on square pedestal foot, engraved with foliate script monograms JML, each marked on base rim; the ladle with pointed handle terminal, engraved top of handle MC in script, maker's mark double-struck on underside of handle
Condition
marks on creamer and sugar quite worn, ding to flange of cover of sugar urn, 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.