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AN AMERICAN SILVER TANKARD, JOSEPH RICHARDSON, SR., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1760
Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 USD
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Description
- base marked IR in a rectangle twice.
- height 8 3/8 in.
- 21.3 cm
of good weight, baluster form with mid band, open thumbpiece, the base engraved R E / to / H W.
Provenance
Christie's, June 1991, lot 36
Jonathan Trace, January 1992
Jonathan Trace, January 1992
Condition
large scale, very minor dings and scratches to lower body, some corrosion inside from liquids left at bottom, 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.