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Two American silver teapots, Isaac Hutton, Albany and John Burger, New York, circa 1800
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- Two teapots: Isaac Hutton (Albany) and John Burger (NYC)
- marked on base HUTTON and ALBANY in rectangles, the other marked on base Burger and NYork in script in shaped cartouches
- Silver
- length 12 in.
- 30.5cm
the first of shaped oval form with bright-cut borders, each side engraved with pendant shield over laurel branches, one shield with foliate script monogram GWL, urn finial; the other of oval form with bright-cut borders, each side engraved with a pendant medallion hung from floral swags, one medallion with arms and the other with initials EA under a crest, acorn finial
Provenance
Robert Lloyd Inc., New York, 2007 (Hutton teapot)
Condition
some abrasion to bright-cut engravings, otherwise good
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.