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Philadelphia 1876 Exposition: An American Silver Two-handled Oval Tray, R & W Wilson, Philadelphia, circa 1855
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked twice on underside of rim
- Silver
- length over handles 26 3/4 in.
- 68cm
the rim applied with bands of beading and gadroons alternating with flutes, the surface engraved with flowers within oval cartouches and panels of trellis spaced with large scrolling leaves and flowers, engraved in center "To The CENTENNIAL TREASURER of the City of Philadelphia 1876", with knopped leaf-capped handles
Condition
slight overall wear, good condition
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
Frederick Frawley (1804-1901) was a prominent figure in Philadelphia. In 1824 he helped found the Franklin Institute and became its treasurer, senator of Pennsylvania, director and sometime president of Girard College, trustee of the Philadelphia Gas Works, helped to found the National Board of Trade in 1868 and was its president until his death, trustee of the University of Pennsylvania for 47 years and promoter and treasurer of the Board of Finance of the Centennial Exposition of 1876. He was also president of the American Philosophical Society from 1879.