- 633
An American silver two-handled tray, Shepherd & Boyd, Albany, circa 1815
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- length over handles 26 1/2 in.
- 67.3 cm
the center engraved AS.
Provenance
Anne Stevenson, m. in 1813 as his second wife Major General Pierre Van Cortlandt II, to their great-granddaughters
Catherine Van Cortlandt Matthews and Isabel Rutherford (Matthews) Mason, sold
Parke-Bernet, New York, February 6-8, 1941, "American Silver and Heirlooms, of the Van Cortlandt, Beck, Clinton and Caldwell Families, from the Van Cortlandt Manor House, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.", lot 463.
Catherine Van Cortlandt Matthews and Isabel Rutherford (Matthews) Mason, sold
Parke-Bernet, New York, February 6-8, 1941, "American Silver and Heirlooms, of the Van Cortlandt, Beck, Clinton and Caldwell Families, from the Van Cortlandt Manor House, Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.", lot 463.
Condition
some solder reinforcement where rim meets border, 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.
Catalogue Note
The AS initials are those of Anne Stevenson, daughter of John Stevenson of Albany, a patron of Myer Myers (see lot 1464 in this sale). When the tray was sold in 1941, it was accompanied by a bill of sale dated Albany, April 15, 1815, recording payment by mrs. Van Cortlandt (Anne Stevenson) of $308.62 for the silver waiter (tray) and other pieces, including a coffee pot for Miss Van Rensselaer.