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Reed and Barton
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 USD
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Description
- Reed and Barton
- Pennsylvania Railroad Tunnel Frame, 1908
- impressed with maker's mark, 73 and NEW YORK/MAY 7TH. 1908./PRESENTED BY/WILLIAM BRADLEY./CONTRACTOR./ON THE OCCASION OF/THE THROUGH/CONNECTION OF THE/PENN.N.R.TUNNELS/INTO/NEW YORK/BY THE MEETING OF/THE BERGEN HILLS/TUNNELS./CHARLES M. JACOBS/CHIEF ENGINEER.
- silver plated metal and velvet
- 8 7/8 by 9 5/8 in.; 22.5 by 24.4 cm.
Condition
Overall in very good original condition. The frame shows very minor evidence of gentle handling consistent with age. There is minor surface dirt and tarnish concentrated to the recessed areas of the design. The glass appears original and undisturbed with a few minute surface scratches. The reverse of the frame is fitted with velvet showing minor handling and age. The photograph has not been examined out of the frame. Any further questions regarding the photograph portion of the offering, please contact the department directly. The mount appears original and undisturbed with minor yellowing consistent with age. A wonderful richly detailed object created by a famous American silver firm to commemorate the completion of the tunnel with an original inset photograph.
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 pair of tunnels carrying Amtrak and New Jersey Transit rail lines under the Hudson River between Weehawken, New Jersey and Pennsylvania Station in Manhattan, New York City were built by the Pennsylvania Railroad (PRR). Construction began in 1904 led by Chief Engineer Charles M. Jacobs, depicted in this period photograph.
A similar frame is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 85.162a-b.
A similar frame is in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum, Accession Number 85.162a-b.