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An American Silver And Mixed-Metals Japanese Style Bowl, Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI, 1880
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on base, numbered 1615 and with date letter for 1880
- Silver, mixed-metal
- length 8 3/4 in.
- 22.2cm
spot-hammered surface applied with Japanese gold and copper stalks of wheat, birds, moth and roundels with additional birds, bracket feet cast with prunus, the base rim with presentation inscription: Presented to Mrs. Gerard B. Allen by the Agricultural and Mechanical Association of St. Louis as a testimony of their Estimation of the Example and Services of her husband as President and Director. October 28, 1880
Condition
good condition, decoration crisp
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.
Catalogue Note
Gerard B. Allen (1813-1887) was born in Ireland and came to St. Louis aged 23. He soon owned two sawmills, then went into the iron business, and was executive to various steamboat companies. Positions with life and fire insurance companies followed, the Bank of the State of Missouri, and the North Missouri Railroad; he was reportedly the wealthiest man in St. Louis. He married in 1871 as his second wife Eugenia Paschall Carr.