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An American Silver Art Nouveau Three-handled Presentation Cup, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1900
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
marked on base and coded PF
- Silver
- height 11in.
- 28cm
of baluster form chased with lilies and grapevine and applied with an enameled tartan medallion, a crozier and another of a mitre, twig handles, engraved with presentation inscription
Condition
minor scratches to sides of body, otherwise good, nice quality and retains patination
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
The presentation inscription reads: "Presented to the Right Reverend William McLaren D.D. D.C.L., Bishop of Chicago BY THE CHURCH CLUB OF CHICAGO ON THE TWENTY-FIVE ANNIVERSARYof his Consecration to the Episcopate DECEMBER EIGHTH NINTEEN HUNDRED"
Reverend William McLaren (1831-1905) served as Bishop of Chicago from 1875 until 1905.