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An American silver "Trompe l'oeil" cheese dish and cover, attributed to Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, retailed by Kennard and Jenks, Boston, 1878
Estimate
10,000 - 20,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base with retailer's mark and Gorham date letter for 1878
- Silver
- diameter of stand 8 3/4 in.
- 22.3cm
the circular stand with basketweave border, engraved in the center with script monogram LM, the dome chased as a cylindrical basket topped with a tasseled napkin and crackers
Literature
Charles H. Carpenter, Jr. Gorham Silver, 1831-1981, 1982, p. 118.
Condition
monogram on dish slightly later, original initials probably removed from cover panel, otherwise good condition, whimsical
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 trompe l'oeil cheese dish and cover aplied with two mice and copper cattails was sold in these rooms on 27 September 2011, lot 58.