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Norman Bel Geddes
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
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Description
- Norman Bel Geddes
- "Manhattan" Cocktail Set, Model No. 7046
- impressed Revere/ROME/N.Y.
- chromium-plated brass
- comprising tray, shaker and four goblets together with four candleholders by Revere (not illustrated)
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 excellent condition. The tray with some light surface scratches likely caused by the other elements. The cups with some minor pitting to the surface and minor residue to the interior.
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.