- 1326
An American silver cup, Samuel Vernon, Newport, RI, circa 1725
Estimate
1,200 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- marked SV over a device in a heart to left of handle
- silver
- height 2 in.
- 5 cm
base engraved with block initials C/I*S, front later engraved JBT / PRN / ABG
Provenance
Cornelius C. Moore, sold
Sotheby's, New York, January 31, 1986, lot 11
Sotheby's, New York, January 31, 1986, lot 11
Exhibited
Rhode Island Historical Society, January 1961, #11
Point Association of Newport RI, July 21, 1962, #6
Newtown College of the Sacred Heart, March 10, 1963, #54
Salve Regina College, Newport, RI, April 17, 1964, #54
The New England Silversmith Museum of Art School and Design, Oct 23-Nov 28, 1965
St. Julia's Women's Club, Weaton, MA, April 25, 1966, #40
Point Association of Newport RI, July 21, 1962, #6
Newtown College of the Sacred Heart, March 10, 1963, #54
Salve Regina College, Newport, RI, April 17, 1964, #54
The New England Silversmith Museum of Art School and Design, Oct 23-Nov 28, 1965
St. Julia's Women's Club, Weaton, MA, April 25, 1966, #40
Literature
American Silver 1670-1830, The Moore Collection at Providence College, p. 46, #3, illus. p. 47
Condition
as noted re. later engraving, otherwise 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.