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An American Silver and Enamel Seven-piece Dresser Set, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1900
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- length of mirror 9 1/2in. (24.1cm), hairbrush 8 7/8in. (22.5cm)
comprising: Hand Mirror, Hairbrush, two Clothes Brushes, Clothes Whisk, cut-glass Powder Box, and Jewel Box, each embossed with ribbon-tied floral boughs and festoons, flowering urns and bell flowers enclosing enamelled scenes of Cupid and Psyche, Nyx, and allegories of the Four Seasons, each marked and with date symbol for 1900, mirror numbered C442, hairbrush C432, clothes brushes C436, C437, whisk 440, powder bowl DZ10, jewel box B1110
Provenance
Sold Sotheby's, New York, 21 January 2000, lot 44.
Condition
a few dings to mirror, slight wear to embossed decoration, enamelled scenes good, good condition overall
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.