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An American Silver and Mixed-Metal "Japanesque" Water Pitcher, Edward C. Moore for Tiffany & Co., New York, circa 1878
Estimate
40,000 - 60,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base and numbered 3859-8723 and 121, neck with French control mark
- mixed metal
- height 8 7/8 in.
- 22.5cm
the spot hammered surface and handle applied with twisting Japanese gold vines and tendrils bearing copper leaves and sentoku and mokume gourds, the body also applied with insects including a dragonfly, moths and a grasshopper
Condition
underside with removed inscription
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
A smaller water pitcher of this form (height 7 3/4in.) is illustrated in John Loring, Magnificent Tiffany Silver, 2001, p. 40, and also bears French contol marks. Loring suggests that the presence of the French control marks may indicate that the smaller pitcher was shown at the 1878 Paris Exposition. The present lot was also likely shown at the Exposition.