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An AMERICAN SILVER, IVORY AND ENAMEL "Indian Style" PITCHER, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1897
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base, with special order number 9721 and date symbol for 1897
- Silver, Enamel, Ivory
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
the silver lip and base mounts with floral arabesques in opaque blue, mauve, orange and translucent red champlevé enamel against a opaque green ground, the upper handle terminal formed as an elephant head with trunk extending to form the loop handle
Condition
some small losses to enamel throughout, age cracks to ivory-- one 2 1/4 in. crack opening on one side
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.