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AN AMERICAN SILVER SALVER, MOORE & FERGUSON, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1801-1805
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
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Description
- marked on base MOORE&FERGUSON in rectangle.
- length 13 in.
- 33 cm
on four fluted feet with bright-cut border, monogrammed JBB in cartouche.
Provenance
Jackson/Gillooly, February 2003
Literature
Three Centuries of Historic Silver by Mrs. Alfred Cox Prime, p. 65
Marks of American Silversmiths in the Collection of Louise C. Belden
Marks of American Silversmiths in the Collection of Louise C. Belden
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 Moore and John Ferguson were in partnership from 1801-1805. Charles Moore was listed as a Silversmith in the Philadelphia directories from 1803-1809. John Ferguson was listed in the directories as silversmith from 1803-1810.