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AN AMERICAN SILVER PRESENTATION VASE, THOMAS FLETCHER, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1830-40
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- marked on base T.FLETCHER / PHILAD.
- silver
- height 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2 cm
campana form with die-rolled borders, one side engraved PIGNUS GRATIA within a laurel wreath, the other side engraved "Presented by Charles Egner & Francis Cooper to their Mutual Friend Jacob Alters."
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, January 2004
Exhibited
Fletcher and Gardiner, 2007, no. 84
Condition
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
Charles Egner and Francis Cooper sold grocery dry goods and possibly tobacco in Philadelphia. Jacob Alters is recorded as a grocer at 325 High Street in the same city, as well as a partner in the wine and liquor purveyors Alters, Taylor & Dewey at the same address.