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An AMERICAN SILVER AND MIXED METALS JAPANESE STYLE GOURD-SHAPED TRAY, Edward C. Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1880
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description
marked on underside and numbered 5391-867, 854
- Silver, Mixed-metal
- length 16 1/2 in.
- 41.9cm
the spot-hammered surface inlaid with sprays of copper and Japanese gold irises and applied at rim with a copper stem, the center etched "Anne", underside with later presentation inscription, raised on three scrolled leaf supports
Condition
rim possibly a little bent at 5 o'clock, very minor surface scratches, otherwise good crisp 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
The presentation inscription on the underside reads: "DR. CLAUDE R. KLINGAMAN 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH APPRECIATION OF YOUR LOYALITY AND FRIENDSHIP SINCE MARCH 1-1939 * LLOYD N. RICHARDSON MAR. 1-1964"