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An American Silver Soup Tureen, Groham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1870
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on underside of base, numbered 122, and with year mark for 1870
- silver
- length over handles 15 1/2 in.
- 39.4cm
oval with curved shoulders, raised on a oval pedestal foot, applied with die-roll borders of serrated ribbons, the ring handles issuing from fully modeled satyr heads, the domed cover topped with standing stag finial
Condition
stag finial with antlers now missing, some scratches to sides, otherwise 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.
Catalogue Note
A similar tureen dated 1871 with reclining stag finial is in the collection of the Yale University Art Gallery and is illustrated in Charles H. Carpenter Jr., Gorham Silver 1831-1981, pgs 53-53.