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An American Silver Coffee Pot, Jacob Kuchler, Philadelphia, circa 1805
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base rim twice I.KUCHLER in rectangle
- silver
- height 15in.
- 38.1cm
of case form with narrow beaded borders, raised on a spreading circular foot and square plinth, the reel-shaped cover with large eagle -displayed finial, wood handle carved at top with a leaf, one side engraved with monogram EGL
Provenance
Charles Montgomery
Jess Pavey, Birmingham, MI
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Henry Meyer, Birmingham, MI, sold
Sotheby's, New York, 20 January 1996, Important Americana, The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer, lot 29
Jess Pavey, Birmingham, MI
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Henry Meyer, Birmingham, MI, sold
Sotheby's, New York, 20 January 1996, Important Americana, The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer, lot 29
Literature
Freund, Joan Barzilay, Masterpieces of Americana: The Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Henry Meyer, Sotheby's Books, New York, 1995, p. 75.
Condition
surface a little bright, some light scratches to body above monogram, finial loose, otherwise good, nice scale
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.