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AN AMERICAN SILVER PIPE LIGHTER, PETER RIKER & PHILIP CLAPP, NEW YORK, CIRCA 1802-1808
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- marked on base RIKER&CLAPP in rim conforming rectangle.
- length 8 7/8 in.
- 22.5 cm
pierced circular bowl on a pierced foot.
Literature
'American Silver at Winterthur', Ian M.G. Quimby, p. 280, fig. 245
Condition
bowl with some dings, wood handle with small loss underneath at join
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 mate to this pipe lighter is in The Henry Francis duPont Winterthur Museum and is listed in Martha Gandy Fales, American Silver in The Henry Francis duPont Winterthur Museum, 1958, fig. 136.