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TWO MATCHING PAIRS OF AMERICAN SILVER BUCKLES IN SIZES, JOHN BEDFORD, FISHKILL, NY, CIRCA 1790
Estimate
800 - 1,200 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- marked I.BEDFORD in a rectangle on back of each shoe buckle.
- silver
- lengths 2 5/8 , 1 1/2 IN.
- 6.5, 3.6 CM
comprising two large and two small, rectangular, engraved with running foliage within wrigglework borders, engraved I*S on the back of each piece.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, January 1982
Condition
silver good condition, some rusting to steel, rare to survive together
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.