- 949
THREE MARINE SOCIETY CERTIFICATES, NEW ENGLAND, 19TH CENTURY
Estimate
1,800 - 2,200 USD
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Description
- ink and paper
- Height of the largest 15 1/4 in.
Including a printed and engraved certificate: William Arnold Member of the Providence Marine Society, Providence, Rhode Island, dated July 4, 1823; an engraved Marine Society certificate for Captain Jesse G. Codding, Boston, Massachusetts, 19th century; and an engraved certificate for the Salem Marine Society for Charles W. Farington, dated 1843. 3 pieces.
Provenance
The first: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 8, 1996, lot 1002.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 16, 1997, lot 238.
The third: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 18, 1996, lot 999.
The second: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 16, 1997, lot 238.
The third: Northeast Auctions, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, August 18, 1996, lot 999.
Condition
the first: Losses around the edges and some discoloration; The second: In good condition. A few tears and small cracks on the seal; The third: Some discoloration. The edges appear to be trimmed. Embossed paper seal. Newspaper fragments removed from the frame of the certificate from Salem, Massachusetts, dated 1841 are offered with this lot as well.
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.