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A Pair of American Silver Tablespoons, Paul Revere, Jr., Boston, circa 1780
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- back of handles stamped REVERE in a shaped rectangle (Kane mark D), one only partly visible
- Silver
- length 8 7/8 in.
- 22.5cm
the handles with rounded down-turned terminals, engraved with large contemporary foliate script monograms NSR
Provenance
American Art Association - Anderson Galleries, 22-23 January 1937, lots 284 and 285.
Literature
Patricia E. Kane, Colonial Massachusetts Silversmiths and Jewelers, 1998, pp.832-33.
Condition
some light scratches, engraving crisp, one spoon with mark not struck very clearly-- only the last "E" is legible, overall good condition
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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.