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AN AMERICAN SILVER BREAKFAST TEAPOT, STANDISH BARRY, BALTIMORE, CIRCA 1790-95
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on base Barry in script in rectangle.
- length 6 3/4 in.
- 17.2 cm
front engraved with stag's head crest.
Provenance
Governor Charles Carnan Ridgely (1760-1829) of Hampton
Jackson/Gillooly, November 1994
Jackson/Gillooly, November 1994
Condition
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.
Catalogue Note
Born Charles Carnan, the future governor changed his name to Ridgely to fulfull the terms of his uncle's will and succeed to Hampton, then the largest private house in America. He became master in 1790 and began enhancing the estate.
The scale of his magnificence is seen in another part of his order from Barry, a set of seven matching circular salvers in sizes, engraved with the Ridgely arms (Hampton, Baltimore Museum of Art). The silver was used at Hampton, including his term as Governor of Maryland, 1816-19, and for such distinguished guests as the Marquis de Lafayette. On his death in 1829, his silver plate was valued at over $2,300.