- 1231
Four American silver servers, Baltimore and Philadelphia, early to mid 19th century
Estimate
2,200 - 2,800 USD
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Description
- silver
- length of longest 9 3/8 in.
- 23.8 cm
comprising a pair of sugar tongs with hairy paw grips and engraved "E.J.W to S.U.W.G." by Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore, MD, c. 1830; a marrow scoop engraved "GBD, to my dear Harriet" by John McMullin, Philadelphia, c. 1820; a cheese scoop with bright-cut flowers and initialed P by Bailey & Co., Philadelphia, c. 1850; a cheese scoop with initials MC on back of bowl by Andrew Ellicott Warner, Baltimore, MD, with Baltimore assay date letter D for 1818
Provenance
Jackson/Gilloolly, January 2001 (marrow scoop)
Christie's, New York, Important American Silver: The Collection of James H. Halpin, January 22, 1993, lot 59 (Warner cheese scoop)
Christie's, New York, Important American Silver: The Collection of James H. Halpin, January 22, 1993, lot 59 (Warner cheese scoop)
Condition
all with light signs of wear from use, overall 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.
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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.