- 793
An American silver centerpiece bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1879
Estimate
5,000 - 6,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked on base and numbered 4405
- Silver
- length 17 in.
- 43.2cm
oval, the turned-over rim embossed and chased with fruit, flowers and acanthus and with an applied scroll and foliate border, raised on four scroll and foliate feet headed by flowers
Provenance
Minnie and Meyer Manischewitz, New York
Condition
small dings to interior of bowl, some embossed fruit with small dents to high spots, overall good condition
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
Meyer's father, Rabbi Dov Behr Manischewitz, founded The Manischewitz Company in 1888. The company is now a leading brand of kosher products, best known for their matzo and kosher wine.