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An American Silver "Terrapin" Soup Tureen and Cover with Matching Tray, Ladle and silver-plated warming stand, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1890
Estimate
70,000 - 100,000 USD
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Description
tureen, oval stand spirit lamp and warming stand marked on base and with date symbol for 1890, tureen and stand numbered 455, warming stand numbered 834, ladle marked on handle, date symbol unclear probably 1890, warming stand
- length of oval stand 17 1/4 in., tureen 15 3/8 in.
- 43.8cm, 39cm
the tureen and cover realistically chased as a walking turtle with handle formed as a small turtle and shells, gilt-interior, raised on a conforming silver-plated warming stand with four seahorse supports linked by overlapping waves and shells, the stand fitted with a removable turtle-form spirit lamp supported on a frame of entwined coral, the silver tray of oval shape with gilt center, the everted rim applied with clam shells dotted with barnacles and surrounded by radiating kelp and coral, the matching ladle with gilt turtle-back bowl, the handle formed as kelp entwined with a crab and various shells and terminating in a turtle
Literature
A terrapin tureen of this model is illustrated by Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. in Gorham Silver 1813-1981, fig. 127, pgs. 127, 129.
Condition
warming stand fitted for two spirit lamps, warming stand slightly wobbly, tray with some minor scratches to surface, cover with seam opening in flange, overall 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.