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DUTCH REPOUSSÉ BRASS BED WARMING PAN LATE 17TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 USD
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Description
- brass
- Length of bed warming pan 43 in.
Depicting Adam and Eve. Together with a brass foot warmer, possibly English, dated 1735. 2 pieces.
Provenance
The bed warming pan: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 2, 2003, lot 897.
The foot warmer: Ruth Van Tassel, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
The foot warmer: Ruth Van Tassel, Malvern, Pennsylvania.
Condition
Foot warmer with some repairs to the pierced top. Some bending and dents to brass. One of the doors has a tear at clasp. A soldered repair is visible to one join at side. Some oxidation, rubbing, and scratches.
Bed warm with some rubbing and wear to decoration. Pin is slightly stuck making it difficult to open. Dents and scratches to brass.
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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.