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An AMERICAN SILVER "Japanesque" TWO-HANDLED BOWL, Whiting Mfg. Co., North Attleboro, MA, circa 1880
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and numbered 816B
- Silver
- length over handles 11 1/4 in.
- 28.5cm
of circular bellied form, the surface spot-hammered and engraved with prunus branches, the rim applied with a sparrow and twig-form handles springing from maple leaves
Provenance
Sotheby's New York, 15 June 1998, lot 1556
Condition
interior with light scratches and a few salt stains, overall very good condition, decoration crisp
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.