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An American Silver Part Dinner Service, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1912
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- diameter of place plates 11 1/8in. (28.2cm), platter 14 1/8in. (36.2cm)
comprising; eleven Place Plates, twelve Bread and Butter Plates, one circular Platter, each shaped circular with borders chased as berried laurel wreaths, the bases engraved McEwen, marked on bases, place plates numbered 4450A, bread and butter plates 4452A, the platter by Whiting Mfg. Co., New York, numbered 9733
Condition
a few with salt stains to centers, 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.
Catalogue Note
The special order commission of this service by Gorham was done on the occassion of the 1912 marriage of the consignor's great aunt.