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An AMERICAN SILVER COVERED JUG, WILLIAM GALE, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1830
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base W.GALE and with pseudo hallmarks including a profile bust, lion passant, star, and jaguar head.
- silver
- height 13 3/4 in.
- 35 cm
lower body chased with roses and palm leaves, with foliate die-rolled borders, matching cover with bouquet finial, base engraved J.S.L.L. and Schermerhorn.
Provenance
Mike Weller, Argentum Antiques, San Francisco, August 1986
Condition
a few minor dings, 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.