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AN AMERICAN SILVER-MOUNTED COWRIE SHELL SNUFF BOX, JOSEPH RICHARDSON SR., PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1750-60
Estimate
1,000 - 2,000 USD
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Description
- marked IR in a rectangle underside of cover.
- length 3 5/8 in.
- 9.2 cm
the shell with conforming silver mounts and flush hinged cover.
Provenance
Jonathan Trace, February 2001
Condition
engraving presumably removed from cover, otherwise good, nice shaping to inner lip of flange
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
On March 17, 1763, Philip Syng and Joseph Richardson advertised the "shop goods of Phillip Hulbert", including "Shells with silver tops" (Fales 1974, p. 204).