- 775
TWO BRASS CHAMBERSTICKS, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
550 - 750 USD
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Description
- brass
- Height of tallest 3 in.
Together with a brass candle snuffer. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The engraved chamberstick: David Mancuso Antiques, New Hope, Pennsylvania.
The other: John and Christiana Batdorf;
Thence by descent to Deborah Batdorf.
The candle snuffer: Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1997, lot 56;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
The other: John and Christiana Batdorf;
Thence by descent to Deborah Batdorf.
The candle snuffer: Pook and Pook, Downingtown, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1997, lot 56;
Jonathan Trace, New York.
Condition
Usual scratches, dents, wax residue, and nicks. The engraved chamberstick with soldering marks to the underside at the join of the base and the rim.
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.