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The Forrest Divorce Case: An American Silver Two-handled Cup and Cover, William Adams, New York, circa 1852
Estimate
6,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on underside of body. Together with a copy of David Delman's book "The Bluestocking: The Story of the Famous Forrest Divorce Case" (1994).
- height 18 3/4 in.
- 47.6cm
embossed and chased overall with scrolling grapevine and applied with grape bunches, one side engraved with contemporary presentation inscription, the opposite side with a coat-of-arms, with bi-furcated grapevine handles, and conforming domed cover with grape bunch finial, surmounted on a detachable domed base with pendant grapes and grape feet and with removable collar
Provenance
En suite with the precedeing lot and engraved: "Presented to Charles O'Conor Esq. by his Associates at the New York Bar, to evince their appreciation of the Integrity which has distinguished him as a Man and an Advocate; and of the Zeal, Disinterestedness, Learning and Eloquence which have rendered his Professional Career Illustrious. 1852."
Left by O'Conor to the New York Law Institute on his death in 1884.
Condition
base slightly wobbly, otherwise very good condition, 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
Please see the note to the preceding lot for information on O'Conor and the Forrest case.