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American silver Kiddush cup, William B. Meyers, Newark, NJ, circa 1950
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- silver
- height 9 1/2 in.
- 24.8 cm.
base applied with a rim of cast berried foliage and incised with Hebrew inscription, baluster-stem with openwork beaded knop, the bowl applied with swags of fruit pendant from coronets marked on base script Meyers and creative hand-made sterling.
Literature
Dorothy Rainwater in Encyclopedia of American Silver Manufacturers lists William B. Meyers, born in New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1887. He started working in New York in 1907 but returned to New Jersey to found the William B. Meyers Company at 50 Columbus Street, Newark. Rainwater notes that he made reproductions of antiques and ceremonial objects for Jewish temples. He later specialized in silver miniatures and was joined by his son Joseph N. Meyers. He died in 1958.
Condition
Good condition
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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.