- 709
GROUP OF WOMEN'S ACCESSORIES, ENGLISH OR POSSIBLY ENGLISH, MID-18TH CENTURY
Estimate
2,200 - 2,800 USD
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Description
- silk, wool, silver
- The lettercase: Height 4 in. by Width 6 in.
One pair of shoes worked in satin, long and short and other stitches; the other worked in satin stitch, the coin purse worked in French knots, satin and other stitches; a needlework lettercase. Coin purse altered. 4 pieces.
Provenance
The shoes marked 2009.11.4a: Alice Baldwin Beer, New York City;
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1941.207);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 180.
The shoes marked 2009.11.4b: By repute, Mrs. Fowle, Briscoe, Wellington, Somerset;
John A. Pearson Ltd., Eton, England;
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1974.508);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 182.
The coin purse: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, New York;
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1971.1431);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 189.
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1941.207);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 180.
The shoes marked 2009.11.4b: By repute, Mrs. Fowle, Briscoe, Wellington, Somerset;
John A. Pearson Ltd., Eton, England;
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1974.508);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 182.
The coin purse: Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen, New York;
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation (1971.1431);
Augusta Auction, Bellows Falls, Vermont, November 4, 2009, lot 189.
Condition
Shoes with some breaks to some of the threads. The silk foundation fabric has some tears, one pair of shoes with some visible restorations to the foundation fabric particularly around the toe area. The small purse with a later metal clasp and now with some losses to the metal thread along with some tarnishing and oxidation. The lettercase with some fading and spot stains; minor tears to interior fabric lining.
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.