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An American Silver Coffee Pot, Daniel Christian Fueter, New York, circa 1755
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base DCF in oval twice and N:/YORK in oval, and with scratch weights
- Silver
- height 11 7/8 in.
- 30.1cm
of tapered cylindrical form with rounded base and molded foot, stepped domed cover with leafy bud finial, swan-neck spout cast with a ruffled shell repeated at upper handle terminal
Condition
slightly wobbly foot; added ring to interior to hold strainer?; three small dents to body; nice skin
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 very similar coffee pot by Myer Myers, probably made for Robert and Mary Livington, is in the Paul and Elissa Cahn collection.
illus. David C Barquist, Myer Myers Jewish Silversmiths in Colonial New York, item 31 pp114-115
illus. David C Barquist, Myer Myers Jewish Silversmiths in Colonial New York, item 31 pp114-115