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AN AMERICAN SILVER TANKARD, ELEAZER BAKER, ASHFORD, CT, CIRCA 1785
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- marked on body to left of handle E[pellet]BAKER in rectangle.
- height 8 1/4 in.
- 21 cm
front engraved with contemporary arms within a rococo cartouche.
Provenance
Saltonstall Family
Christie's, January 1992, lot 173
Christie's, January 1992, lot 173
Exhibited
SAM American Sampler, 2002-2005
Condition
small flaw at front of cover, otherwise 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
The arms are for the family of Saltonstall, whose ancestors include Gordon Saltonstall, the Governor of Connecticut Colony in 1724.