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An American Silver Mounted Coconut Cup and Cover, Samuel Brooks, Philadelphia, circa 1795
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on base rim BROOKS in shaped punch with serrated top
- Silver, Coconut
- height 8 1/2 in.
- 21.6cm
the spreading circular base bright-cut and engraved with swags and running flowers, supporting a coconut engraved with four roundels enclosing script initials EM, a palm tree, a basket of flowers and a heart beneath a key held in the mouths of two doves and flanked by two trees, all surrounded by floral swags, the domed silver cover with ribbon-tied swags and scrolls, urn form coconut final with silver band
Provenance
Christie's, New York, 20 January 2005, lot 137
Condition
cover a little rought, nut in good condition, finish gone from wood finial
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.