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An American Silver Punch Bowl, Dominick & Haff, New York, 1883
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 356
- length over handles 17 1/2 in.
- 44.5cm
the bombé body with undulating everted rim, raised on a domed circular foot, with spot-hammered surface chased and embossed in high relief with grapevines and curling tendrils, the handles formed as twisted branches wrapped with vines, the rim engraved with presentation inscription
Condition
stem pushed down into foot a little on one side, small split in one spot of foot, chasing crisp
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 inscription reads: "PRESENTED TO FANNIE H. ROLSTON AND LOUIS B. ROLSTON BY HIS PARTNERS HERBERT B. TURNER, PROF. B.F. LEE, DAVID MCCLURE AND WILLIAM H. LEE, NOV. 30TH 1886."
Louis Bertrand Rolston was a partner in the New York law firm of Gellar, Rolston & Horan, counsel tot he Farmers Loan and Trust. Rolston served as secretary and treasurer of the Bellvue Hospital Medical Board. He died in 1933, and his wife, Fannie, in 1940.