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An American Silver Beaker, Joseph Moulton, Boston, circa 1800, An American Silver Caster, Jonathan Otis, Middletown, CT and Newport, RI and a silver Porringer
Estimate
3,500 - 4,500 USD
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Description
- beaker marked MOULTON on bottom (Kane mark C), the caster marked OTIS on side, porringer apparently unmarked
- Silver
- length of porringer over handle 8 1/2 in.
- 21.6cm
the beaker with round tapered body and slightly flaring lip and gadrooned bottom rim, the base monogrammed TAW, the caster with vasiform body on low splayed foot, removeable top perforated and engraved with diaper pattern, bell-shaped finial, engraved on base MW, the porringer with circular bowl and slightly domed center, flat cast handle in keyhole pattern engraved with initial P
Provenance
caster: Jonathan Trace, 1986
Condition
minor dents to beaker and porridger
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.